This excerpt is from The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Which statement best explains Smith’s point?

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Businesses acting in their own interests expect something in return for their services.

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This excerpt is from The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Which statement best explains Smith’s point?

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Nationalism and Industrialism - Test Test

This excerpt is from The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Which statement best explains Smith’s point?

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