Noninterference; -- an axiom of some political economists, deprecating interference of government by attempts to foster or regulate commerce, manufactures, etc., by bounty or by restriction; as, the doctrine of laissez faire; the laissez faire system of government.
Literally, "leave things alone". This phrase is used to describe a variety of government policies but at this time was used to mean that the government should not interfere in the economy of the country. Latitudinarian broad-based: a term applied to the Church of England's attempt to frame a set of beliefs that would allow a wide range of denominations to subscribe to the Anglican faith
An economic doctrine that opposes governmental regulation of or interference in commerce beyond the minimum necessary for a free-enterprise system to operate according to its own economic laws. Noninterference in the affairs of others.
Economic policy in which commerce receives minimum interference from government.
economic liberalism that believes in unrestricted private enterprise and no government interference in the economy. (p. 762)
the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs
From the French expression for "to leave alone," this conservative notion holds that the government should have as little as possible to do with the economy because private ownership, market-based decision making, and free trade will optimize public welfare and raise the standard of living. This view was especially popular between the Gilded Age and the Great Depression.
A "hands-off" approach to the economy characterized by minimal governmental interference in or regulation of the businesses and economic transactions.
Free market economics with a minimum of government intervention.
An economic theory from the 18th century that is strongly opposed to any government intervention in business affairs. Sometimes referred to as "Let it be economics."
the government should leave things alone, or stay out of the economy
