salutary neglect
salutary neglect
The hands off policy of the 13 colonies was known as laissez-faire. It was a form of free market that did not allow the government to get involved in economics.
Laissez-faire
Laissez-faire
Salutary neglect was a very "hands-off" approach to the colonies by England. It was a method intended to keep the colonies favorably obedient to England. In the American colonies it, instead, fostered self-control and self-governance which led to the Revolutionary War.
Decrease the emphasis on industry.
Hands Off policy
Salutary neglect
The concept of the Salutary Neglect was articulated by British Prime Minister Robert Walpole in the early 18th century. The policy involved a hands-off approach to governing the American colonies, allowing them a degree of self-governance in exchange for continued economic benefits for Britain.
The government takes a "hands off" approach to businessesThe government takes a "hands off" approach to businesses.
During the first half of 1700, England interfered vary little in colonial affairs. this hands off policy was called salutary neglect.
It means the person/organisation who has the policy will not get directly involved eg the US/UK with the current Syrian situation, will not take direct action-though could possibly help or advise others.