Herbert Hoover’s 'Associationalism' was a middle-ground approach that encouraged:
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Correct answer: Voluntary cooperation between business leaders and the government
Hoover disliked both pure laissez-faire and coercive regulation. He believed the government should facilitate 'trade associations' where businesses voluntarily shared information and standardized products to improve efficiency without federal mandates.
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