History A-Level
Laissez-faire capitalism
What Laissez-faire capitalism means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Laissez-faire capitalism
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An approach allowing industrial monopolies to thrive unchecked, adhered to by executives who largely deferred to Congress and powerful party bosses.
Topics that use Laissez-faire capitalism
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