Which of the following statements about self-interest in a market system is false?
A. Self-interest usually motivates an individual to deliver something of value to others
B. Self-interest of entrepreneurs implies seeking maximum profits or minimum losses
C. Self-interest applies only to capitalists and entrepreneurs, not to workers employed by others
D. In a market system, consumers are just like firms: self-interest is what motivates them
Answer: C
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