Republican economic policies under Warren G. Harding:
a. sought to continue the same laissez-faire doctrine as had been the practice under William McKinley.
b. hoped to encourage the government actively to assist business along the path to profits.
c. sought to regulate the policies of large corporations.
d. aimed at supporting increased competition in business.
e. aided small business at the expense of big business.

OPTION (b)

Explanation:

As we know that Warren G. Harding denied the policy of  laissez-faire, practiced on the time of 25th president of United States known as William McKinley. Yes, it is very true that Warren G. Harding motivated the government of United States consistently to give assistance to the organizations and business parallel to the way to profit.  

So , we can say according to the above explanation that OPTION( b) is the correct option.

c.

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