USA HISTORY

THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The belief that government should stay out of the affairs of business and let the economy run itself naturally
A
New Deal
B
pump-priming
C
laissez-faire
D
prosperity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Laissez-faire is a policy of minimum governmental interference in the economic affairs of individuals and society. The doctrine of laissez-faire is usually associated with the economists known as Physiocrats, who flourished in France from about 1756 to 1778.

Detailed explanation-2: -The driving principle behind laissez-faire, a French term that translates to “leave alone” (literally, “let you do"), is that the less the government is involved in the economy, the better off business will be, and by extension, society as a whole. Laissez-faire economics is a key part of free-market capitalism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The phrase laissez faire comes from the French phrase laissez faire et laissez passer, “Let be and let pass.” This phrase became popular in 18th Century France, where economists suggested the government stay out of business and industry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laissez-faire leaders have an attitude of trust and reliance on their employees. They don’t micromanage or get too involved, they don’t give too much instruction or guidance. Instead laissez-faire leaders let their employees use their creativity, resources, and experience to help them meet their goals.

Detailed explanation-5: -Laissez-Faire in French means ‘let to’ policy of minimum governmental interference in the economic affairs of individuals and society. The British philosopher and economist Adam Smith gave strong support to the policy of laissez-faire in classical economics as it developed in Great Britain.

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