In the late 1800s, supporters of laissez-faire capitalism claimed that government regulation of business would be

a. essential to protect the rights of consumers
b. necessary to provide jobs for the unemployed
c. useful in competing with foreign nations
d. harmful to economic growth


Ans: d. harmful to economic growth

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