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laissez-faire economics is one of the guiding principles of capitalism, this doctrine claims that an economic system should be free from government intervention or moderation, and be driven only by the market forces. Centered on the belief (termed invisible hand by the 18th century Scottish economist Adam Smith) that human beings are naturally motivated by self-interest and, when they are not interfered-with in their economic activities, a balanced system of production and exchange based on mutual benefit emerges....

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Laissez-faire is an expression used to describe a government's attitude. It translates as 'let make' - so it really means just let them get on with it.

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