Free Market

In Free Market, Jacob Soll offers a compelling historical exploration of the development of free market thought from ancient Rome to modern times, emphasizing the complex interplay between state intervention and economic liberty. Challenging common narratives, he reveals how early theorists saw government and markets as interconnected, a relationship that has evolved and hardened over centuries. By examining these ideas, Soll provides insights into how our economic principles influence today’s policies and challenges, encouraging a reevaluation of the free market's origins and future.