The Scottish political economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith argued that a person's self-interest:

A) was not determined by God.
B) was not determined by the government.
C) was not related to his or her economic gain.
D) did not aid to his or her productivity.

Economic Gain

The increase in wealth or resources resulting from the profitable activities of individuals or businesses.

Self-interest

The consideration of one's own advantages or benefits in decision making or behavior.

Productivity

The measure of efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.