USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

GILDED AGE POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The economic theory, which means “let be” in French, that calls for no government regulation of the economy is called
A
laissez-faire.
B
Social Darwinism.
C
vertical integration.
D
silverbacking.
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. The term laissez-faire means, in French, “allow to do.”

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 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.

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.

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