D. Government regulation was minimal, but new laws protected workers and their standard of living.
A mixed economy is an economic system that combines elements of capitalism, in which most goods and services are privately owned and distributed through markets, with elements of socialism, in which the government plays a role in regulating and providing for certain social goods and services.
In a mixed economy, The government regulates the economy to some extent, through laws and policies that protect workers and promote their standard of living. This includes promoting worker safety, protecting the rights of workers, and ensuring fair wages and working conditions. The government also provides certain social services such as education, healthcare, and social security, but it doesn't take control of the means of production, it allows the private sector to operate.