Problem: Why do proponents of laissez-faire believe that wide government intervention will reduce human welfare? Multiple choice question. The government will be aided by special interests who will use their technological expertise to support economic development. The government will be corrupted by special interests who will use the government's influence to benefit themselves rather than society at large. The government will focus on social programs rather than supporting technological programs that increase economic development. The government will be corrupted by foreign agents who will use the government's influence to benefit the world order rather than national interests.