What Does the Doctrine of Laissez-Faire Mean

question 50

Multiple Choice

What does the doctrine of laissez-faire mean?

• A)That the government works best with limited market interference.
• B)That the market works best with limited government interference.
• C)That all externalities need to be connected by government action.
• D)That social costs are as important as price costs.

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