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526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger?

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The Invisible Hand: Market Efficiency vs. Moral Values

This chapter delves into the invisible hand and price mechanism, highlighting their role in efficient market organization without centralized oversight. It further examines the moral implications of prioritizing market efficiency over values like equity and democracy.

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