Use the theory of the invisible hand to analyze events in everyday life.

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  1. Use the theory of the invisible hand to analyze events in everyday life.
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The theory of invisible hand is given by the classical economist Adam smith. According to this theory, there is an invisible hand which helps in maintaining equilibrium in the economy. There should not be any government intervention instead the market should be free. In a free market, everyone works in their self-interest and this brings the market into equilibrium.

 

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