invisible hand
Economic term referring to Adam Smith's concept that individuals' self-interested actions can lead to positive social outcomes. Often used in the phrase 神の見えざる手 (the invisible hand of God).
See also: 神の見えざる手 (かみのみえざるて)
Adam Smith discussed the 'invisible hand' of the market.
From 見えざる (archaic negative form of 見える, 'to be visible') + 手 ('hand'), translating the English economic term 'invisible hand'.