does anybody know what is "laissez faire"?

Answer 1

"Hands off." Basically, a laissez faire policy is one that says, "Just do your own thing and we won't bother you."

Answer 2

Laissez-faire or laisser-faire is short for "laissez faire, laissez aller, laissez passer," a French phrase meaning "let do, let go, let pass." It is a term often used interchangeably with the term "free market". In economics and politics it refers to the belief that an economic system functions best when there is no interference by government. For example, a laissez faire economy is one that supports free enterprise and might not support wage and price controls.

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Answer 3

I would agree with the responses that you've already received. However, I would add that someone that adopts a laissez faire attitude is not willing to 'upset the apple cart'. They don't wish to 'rock the boat'. They're not willing to take control of a situation, or, at least, they try to avoid taking control.

Answer 4

It is a french phrase (translates to "leave to do"). It usually is applied to business, meaning the government should leave business alone ie. no regulation. It was very popular around the beginning of the 20th century.

Answer 5

1. the theory or system of government that upholds the autonomous character of the economic order, believing that government should intervene as little as possible in the direction of economic affairs.
2. the practice or doctrine of noninterference in the affairs of others, esp. with reference to individual conduct or freedom of action.

Answer 6

let them do in french.or leave them do. as in
laissez faire leur devoir.
Let them do their homework.

Answer 7

french saying that means let do. like do ur own thing.