Quote Originally Posted by Renton View Post
I think I kind of covered this earlier in the post, but one more thing. The form of trade of which you speak may not be capitalistic, but it is economical in the sense that it is people acting on incentives. I think there are also a lot of ways in which capitalism enhances the value of non-monetary social constructs.
This is exactly what I'm curious about.
Within an overriding framework of capitalism, there are pockets where other economic systems enhance value.
(I assume the opposite is true, as well.)

I'm interested in how these systems blend, and where each offers advantages.

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I asked this:
Is it fair to have a society with punishments and rewards based on factors which are beyond the control of its members?
(Although, I wish I had asked, "Is it just?" rather than, "Is it fair?")

You interpreted it as this:
Is the free market fair?

I don't see them as the same question. I am not stipulating any particular market strategy (or whatever).