How did Otto von Bismarck’s social policies during German unification reflect principles of state-led industrialisation?
Introduction of social welfare programs like pensions aimed at appeasing workers and staving off socialist movements while promoting productivity.
Complete deregulation of industry that allowed market forces to dictate wages without any governmental interference.
Instituting laissez-faire economics thus reducing tariffs between German states leading towards a unified monetary policy across Europe.
Privatizing previously publicly owned enterprises such as railroads to encourage competition among regional states within Germany.
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