What is the Invisible Hand in Economics in simple words

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What is the Invisible Hand in Economics in simple words

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The invisible hand explains self correcting behavior or incentives. In this case, self interested profit seeking leads to an optimal allocation of resources and investment.

If there is too much investment in farming and not enough in making steel, then too much food is produced and food prices decline. This reduces profits from farming and motivates resources towards making steel.

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