In the "good old days" of U.S. capitalism, the period between 1850 and 1930 when capitalism was unfettered by "Big Government,"

a. child labor and unsafe working conditions were prohibited by law.
b. life included poor health care, no social security, and regular depressions.
c. jobs were more plentiful than they are today.
d. jobs were less satisfying and alienating than they are today.


b

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