Quote by Jane Smiley

There can never be such a thing as a free market, because it is human nature to cheat, monopolize, and buy off others so as to corner the market.

There can never be such a thing as a free market, because it

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This quote suggests that a truly free market cannot exist due to inherent human tendencies such as cheating, monopolizing, and manipulating others by purchasing influence. It implies that these behaviors inevitably emerge in any market environment, leading to an absence of fairness and equal opportunity. Thus, according to the quote, the idea of a completely free market is flawed and unattainable due to the pervasive influence of human nature.

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