Question

this excerpt is from president hoovers address on unemployment in 1931.
economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive
pronouncement. economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells
of the economic body -- the producers and consumers themselves.
herbert hoover, address on unemployment, 1931
what does this excerpt reflect about president hoovers response to the great depression?
he believed direct federal relief to individuals was the best solution.
he argues that tariffs and trade restrictions were the only way to protect the economy.
he immediately supported large new deal - style federal programs.
he emphasized voluntary cooperation by businesses and individuals, not heavy government

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes that economic depression recovery relies on producers and consumers (voluntary cooperation) rather than legislative/executive (heavy - government) action. Hoover mentions "the action of the cells of the economic body — the producers and consumers themselves", which aligns with the idea of voluntary cooperation.

Answer:

He emphasized voluntary cooperation by businesses and individuals, not heavy government.