Libertarians, free markets, and corporations.

[white_wolf]

If libertarians want a truly free market economy with no government intervention, then shouldn't they call for the abolition of corporations? After all, aren't corporations themselves creations of the government? Isn't the very act of incorporation, which grants individuals certain privileges and freedom from liability, government interference with the economy?

[Norrin Radd]

1. Because, as you know, Libertarianism is a pyramid scheme. Consistency and logic need not apply.

[TheWraith]

2. Yep. By definition, there is no such thing as a completely free market.

Markets are creations of government. Not just in terms of regulation and bans on monopolism, but most importantly in the creation of basic laws. Like saying someone has to pay you money for your goods, instead of killing you and taking them.

The closest we get to a completely unrestricted form of commerce in today's society is the trade in illegal drugs. We can see how swimmingly that works.

[abelenkpe]

3. K&R nt