History GCSE
Laissez-faire
What Laissez-faire means in History GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Laissez-faire
The policy of minimal government intervention in the economy, championed by Republican presidents to encourage business growth.
Topics that use Laissez-faire
- The USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1910-1929 (Eduqas GCSE)
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