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Laissez-Faire

You believe that minimal government intervention in the economy leads to increased individual freedom, economic growth, and overall prosperity.

Laissez-faire is a political and economic ideology that advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy. The term, which translates from French as "let do" or "let go," suggests that free markets operate most efficiently when left to their own devices. This ideology is closely associated with classical liberalism and is a fundamental principle of capitalism.

The origins of laissez-faire ideology can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. During this time, philosophers and economists such as Adam Smith and David Ricardo began…  

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