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Debates 08 Apr '15 23:56
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    Standard membernormbenign
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    16 Apr '15 21:08
    Originally posted by KazetNagorra
    The UK.
    Please? The UK never came close to laissez faire.
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    Standard memberKazetNagorra
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    16 Apr '15 21:20
    Originally posted by normbenign
    Please? The UK never came close to laissez faire.
    Did too.
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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.
  4. Standard memberAThousandYoung
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    18 Apr '15 01:58
    France invented laissez faire...the French Revolution came soon after.
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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.
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