The statements in the box were arguments in? governments should not try to control most business descisions. economics would do best id governments left businesses alone and allowed people to make deals, start companies, and take risks when they see opertunities. businesses that want to make money should produce the goods that are in demand. competition is good because it makes businesses more efficient and keep prices downa. victor hugo's les miserables. b.william blake's songs of experience. c.adam smith's the wealth of nations. d.the declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen. 

The answer is C. Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations

Just took the test and got it right in case anyone else is looking for the answer :)

the respondent is the party against whom a petition is filed

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.