Question

Every individual is continually exerting himself to find out the most advantageous employment for whatever capital he can command. It is his own advantage, indeed, and not that of the society which he has in view. But the study of his own advantage naturally leads him to prefer that employment which is most advantageous to the society. Read the quotation by Adam Smith. According to Adam Smith, how does self-interest benefit society? It causes people to seek out high-paying jobs. It encourages people to be more benevolent. It causes people to behave more cautiously. It encourages employers to pay high wages.

Answer 1

According to Adam Smith, it causes people to seek out high-paying jobs.

So the first option is the correct answer.

Though actually, people try to find advantageous jobs for their benefits; ultimately they end up in benefiting the society as well.

The job that is advantageous to a specific person is most likely to be beneficial for the society too.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. to find employment where they can make the most money

Explanation:

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