Building on the Philosophical Assumption of the Material State of Nature

question 48

Multiple Choice

Building on the philosophical assumption of the material state of nature, the so-called physiocrats argued that freedom and equality should be the standard economic principles and that the state should adopt a _________, or "hands-off", policy in that regard.

• A) "leger-de-main"
• B) "laissez-vite"
• C) "laissez-faire"
• D) "laissez-économiques"

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Definitions:

Reducing Pollution

The process of decreasing the amount and impact of contaminants released into the environment.

Tax Per Unit

A fixed amount of tax imposed on each unit of a good or service, which can affect production costs and market prices.

Negative Impact

An adverse effect or harm that arises from a particular process or action.

Traffic Congestion

A condition on transport networks that occurs as use increases, characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing.