The Invisible Hand - 60 Second Adventures in Economics (1/6)
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Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek advocated for free markets where self-interested traders can freely exchange goods, leading to positive outcomes through the "invisible hand" of the market, even though it may take time for economies to reach equilibrium, prompting government interventions.
Insights
- Adam Smith advocated for free market principles where self-interested individuals trading freely could lead to positive outcomes through the "invisible hand" of the market, a concept further supported by Friedrich Hayek.
- While free markets are considered more effective than central planning, the time required for economies to reach equilibrium can lead to government interventions to address issues and frustrations that arise.
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Who proposed the concept of the "invisible hand" in economics?
Adam Smith