In economics, pursuing one's self-interest means acting to gain what one needs and wants. Some people argue that this is the same as acting selfishly. Do you agree? When a person acts in one's self-interest and when they are selfish, is this the same thing? Present your answer in a paragraph of no fewer than five sentences, and use at least one example to explain what you mean.

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Jermaine Doyle

11 April, 23:56

In economics, pursuing one's self-interest means acting to gain what one needs and wants. Some people argue that this is the same as acting selfishly. Do you agree? When a person acts in one's self-interest and when they are selfish, is this the same thing? Present your answer in a paragraph of no fewer than five sentences, and use at least one example to explain what you mean.

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Kian Jarvis · Answer 1

Answer: I agree

Explanation:

Markets do involve self-interested people jointly advancing their goals, often without even knowing one another, but pursuing one's self-interest is not the same as being selfish. People Have Diverse Interests.