Modern governments often attempt to shape economic conditions in a way that is beneficial to the societies they govern.
a. true
b. false

This is a complex question, but generally I would say that it's true.

For example, they would aim at laws that make economy grow, while keeping fair working rights. They also introduce measures to prevent financial crashes, which are very hard on the societies.Only if goverments are corrupt or not democratic would they not do this.

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