USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the theory of laissez faire, the economy functions best when the government
A
subsidizes business so that it can compete worldwide
B
regulates businesses for the good of the majority
C
owns major industries
D
does not interfere in business
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The key tenet of the laissez-faire economic theory is the limitation of government involvement in the market. Laissez-faire economics holds that when the government upholds individual rights while refraining from taking additional actions, the economy is at its healthiest.

Detailed explanation-2: -Laissez-faire is an economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention. The theory of laissez-faire was developed by the French Physiocrats during the 18th century. Laissez-faire advocates that economic success is inhibited when governments are involved in business and markets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Laissez faire works best for economic growth because it provides individuals with the greatest incentive to create wealth. Under laissez-faire capitalism, you cannot wrap a robe around you, put a crown on your head, and demand that people give you money.

Detailed explanation-4: -Capitalist economy(where capital goods are owned by private individuals) follows a ‘Laissez-faire’ economy. The production of goods and services are determined by the free play of demand and supply forces in the market.It is also known as market economy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The theory suggests that an economy is strongest when the government stays out of the economy entirely, letting market forces behave naturally. In laissez-faire policy, the government’s role is to protect the rights of the individual, rather than regulating business in any way.

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