How did Adam Smith define self-interest?

a. the application of ethical standards to the gathering of wealth
b. concern only for the self
c. concern for self in relation to others
d. the pursuit of wealth and happiness


c. concern for self in relation to others

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A) cost of raw materials B) economic conditions C) inflation rates D) competitor's costs

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The recently introduced Sprinkled Donut Crunch is a product-line extension for Quaker Oats' Cap'n Crunch brand.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Janquese attended a meeting on March 4, 2004, where he met Bradshaw. Janquese orally contracted to hire Bradshaw as a service representative for ten months. Bradshaw was required to begin work on June 26, 2004 . Before Bradshaw begins performance,

a. Written evidence of the contract is not necessary for its enforcement. b. The Statute of Frauds renders this agreement unenforceable. c. This agreement is an example of the substantial performance rule. d. This is a firm offer under the UCC.

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Despite the broad scope of the First Amendment right of freedom of speech, newspapers are not free to print:

a. truthful stories that harm a person's reputation b. truthful stories that harm a business' reputation c. stories of questionable truthfulness that cause no harm d. print any stories degrading elected federal officials e. none of the other choices are correct

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