Socialists reject the laissez-faire philosophy that:
A. free competition benefits the general public.
B. the means of distribution in a society should be collectively owned.
C. meeting people's needs is more important than maximizing profits.
D. the means of production in a society should be collectively owned.
Answer: A
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