As secretary of commerce, Herbert Hoover practiced "associationalism." That is, he gave government encouragement and assistance to private business in all the following ways EXCEPT
A) by encouraging the creation of trade associations.
B) by combining the ideal of individualism with the pursuit of efficiency, organization, and cooperation.
C) by advocating laissez-faire policies to avoid government control.
D) by urging businesses to act in the public interest.

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Herbert Hoover did not advocate laissez-faire policies; instead, he believed in government encouragement and assistance to private businesses through cooperation and organization, rather than avoiding government control.

As Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover Practiced "Associationalism