Which of the sentences best explains how a mixed economy addressed problems that arose from capitalism?

a. laissez-faire principles remained, but government passed laws promoting worker safety.

b. government interference continued, and new laws allowed workers to own companies.

c. supply and demand remained, and government took control of the means of production.

d. government regulation was minimal, but new laws protected workers and their standard of living.

For the strategies below, decide whether they are best described as demand-side solutions or supply-side solutions to meeting human needs for fresh water. remember that a demand-side solution reduces demand for fresh water, whereas a supply-side solution increases the supply of fresh water. (a) damming a river to create a reservoir (b) desalinating seawater (c) a nation invading a neighboring country to access their rivers (d) raising water prices for consumers and businesses (e) providing tax breaks for companies that use less water (f) replacing inefficient irrigation with more-efficient drip irrigation to grow crops (g) requiring low-flow showerheads in all new homes