laissez-faire — an economic policy of minimum governmental interference in business and trade
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an economic policy of minimum governmental interference in business and trade
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌleɪseɪˈfer/
Korean meaning: 자유방임주의 (정부가 경제에 최소한으로 개입하는 정책)
Korean pronunciation: 레이세**페어**
Example Sentences
- The CEO's laissez-faire management style meant employees could work from a hammock if they wanted to.
- Critics argue that laissez-faire economics can lead to inequality and market failures.
- Her laissez-faire approach to cooking means dinner could be gourmet or disaster.
laissez-faire
NOUN//ˌleɪseɪˈfer//
an economic policy of minimum governmental interference in business and trade
an economic policy of minimum governmental interference in business and trade
Laissez-faire turns business affair unfair
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🌳Etymology
Origin
18세기 프랑스 경제학자들이 만든 표현으로, 정부가 상인들을 '내버려 두라'고 주장하며 탄생했습니다. 마치 프랑스 상인이 '우리 일에 손대지 마세요!'라고 외치는 모습을 상상해보세요.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's laissez-faire management style meant employees could work from a hammock if they wanted to.”
“Critics argue that laissez-faire economics can lead to inequality and market failures.”
“Her laissez-faire approach to cooking means dinner could be gourmet or disaster.”
“The country adopted a laissez-faire trade policy to encourage foreign investment.”
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