Which of the following examples shows Adam Smith’s “invisible hand”?

a. Millions of people through buying and selling adjust how resources such as steel are used.
b. The Federal Trade Commission uses consumer protection laws to adjust resource allocation.
c. The five largest banks adjust loan interest rates, which affect the free market.
d. Five countries form a trade agreement that spurs the economy in each country.


a. Millions of people through buying and selling adjust how resources such as steel are used.

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