---
entity_slug: natural_liberty_in_trade
entity_type: Principle
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: Natural Liberty in Trade represents an abstract theoretical law that
  Smith posits will hold across economic contexts - that freedom from artificial restrictions
  will naturally lead to efficient resource allocation and national prosperity.
vsm_rationale: This principle operates at the policy level by defining the fundamental
  purpose and identity of economic systems, establishing the ultimate authority of
  individual freedom over government direction in trade and investment decisions.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:18:28.269289'
---

# Classification: Natural Liberty In Trade

## Entity Type

Principle

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

Natural Liberty in Trade represents an abstract theoretical law that Smith posits will hold across economic contexts - that freedom from artificial restrictions will naturally lead to efficient resource allocation and national prosperity.

## VSM Rationale

This principle operates at the policy level by defining the fundamental purpose and identity of economic systems, establishing the ultimate authority of individual freedom over government direction in trade and investment decisions.
