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- 22 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Which social doctrine, prevalent in the Industrial Revolution era, asserted that the unrestricted functioning of economic principles was essential for public well-being and that governmental intervention in individual pursuits should be avoided?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The correct answer is C) laissez-faire policy. This philosophy emphasized minimal government involvement in economic affairs, believing that free market forces naturally regulate and benefit society. Economic self-sufficiency, natural rights philosophy, and land privatization are related concepts but do not specifically describe this principle.
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