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Invisible-hand concept

Choose Which one best describes the invisible-hand concept? 1) The desires of resource suppliers and producers to further their own self-interest will automatically further the public interest. 2) The nonsubstitutability of resources creates a conflict between private and public interests and calls for government intervention. 3) The market system is the best system for overcoming the scarce resources-unlimited wants problem. 4) Central direction by the government will improve resource allocation ina capitalistic economy.

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