Free markets
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Con puts forward an unorthodox definition of a free market, but instead of supporting his definition, he just conflates two meanings of the word "free." This is why Pro offered a definition of a "free market," a well established concept in economics, while Con simply defined the word "free," which can mean a wide variety of things depending on context. Hence, I will accept Pro's definition for the purposes of voting on this debate.
Pro puts forward an effective case arguing that free markets decrease prices, give consumers power, and subvert the inherent inefficiencies of government control. Con never really offers a response other than his ranting about the definition of a free market. Other than that, he just gets outraged at the idea of a society with no taxes without any substantiation as to why taxes are important. Pro responds by simply pointing out the dubious morality of taxation and the possible substitutes to government programs financed through taxation. These rebuttals are never addressed.
Basically, Con drops all of Pro's points and never offers a case of his own.
Yeah I plan to.
Good debate! I hope the best debater wins.
Well, you cannot have free market without the word free.
Each word has its own definition. You cannot define two words as one word.
Plus, the topic doesnt say free market.
It says free markets.
Anyway, since your definition is not present in most dictionaries, definitions go to me.
a free market isn't free.
try searchingbthis up: free market definition
instead of free definition
Free: without cost or payment
Source: All dictionaries
So since more dictionaries are on my side, I win.
Free market ˌfriː ˈmɑːkɪt/ /ˌfriː ˈmɑːrkɪt/: an economic system in which the price of goods and services is affected by supply and demand rather than controlled by a government.
I think you just misunderstood the meaning.
source: Oxford dictionary
Free usually means that it costs 0 $.
I dont see how a market can cost 0 $.
Well, even if some do, on most markets you have to pay and that is correct because sellers wont sell unless you pay.
free market means no interference by government, not free as in for 0$. what do you mean??
I dont think things in market can be free. Thats silly.