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Reforming Business

Question 4 • RS AZ-US History A

Many opponents of the Sherman Antitrust Act supported laissez-faire policies. What was one of the key ideas of laissez-faire?

Answer
A
Government regulation made goods more costly.
B
Government regulation benefited the consumer.
C
Government regulation protected small businesses.
D
Government regulation was too difficult to enact.

Explanation

Laissez-faire favors limited government involvement in the economy. Its supporters argued that regulation interfered with business and could raise the cost of producing goods. Therefore, the correct choice is “Government regulation made goods more costly.”

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