Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in

the United States?
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It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison
Supreme Court ruling.
The size of the federal government increases under a free
market economy.
A free market economy was necessary for the purchase of
the Louisiana territory.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the
federal government.

1 answer

Jefferson pursued a laissez-faire economic system in the United States primarily because implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government. He believed that a limited government would best serve the interests of the people and promote individual liberty and economic prosperity.