Adam Smith’s theory of the invisible hand is often used to justify a hands-off approach to market activity. Can you give an example where government intervention in a market led to an inefficient outcome? How about an example where government intervention improved the outcome?

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Market Equilibrium and Failure

The economy of a country or any place depends on the market demand and market supply of goods and services.