Question

What does it mean to say that the government took a laissez-faire approach to business in the late 1800s?

A. Congress made laws to encourage labor and the growth of big business.
B.Congress rarely made laws to regulate business.
C.Congress oversaw all aspects of business.
D.Congress made laws to prevent the development of monopolies in business

Answer 1

Laissez faire (from the French, meaning to leave alone or to allow to do) is an economic and political doctrine that holds that economies function most efficiently when unencumbered by government regulation. Laissez faire advocates favor individual self-interest and competition, and oppose the taxation and regulation of commerce.

I'd say A or D not sure which though

Answer 2

@arport any thoughts