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08 Apr 15 23:56

normbenign

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16 Apr 15 21:08

Originally posted by KazetNagorra
The UK.

Please? The UK never came close to laissez faire.

KazetNagorra

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16 Apr 15 21:20

Originally posted by normbenign
Please? The UK never came close to laissez faire.

Did too.

normbenign

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17 Apr 15 20:50

Originally posted by KazetNagorra
Did too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_history_of_the_United_Kingdom

Note mercantilism grew British capitalism until 1840. Attempts at manipulating currency have continued into the 21st century. No the UK never practiced laissez faire.

AThousandYoung

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18 Apr 15 01:58

France invented laissez faire...the French Revolution came soon after.

normbenign

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21 Apr 15 16:45

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
France invented laissez faire...the French Revolution came soon after.

Unfortunately, though the phrase is French, France never actually practiced it either.