---
entity_slug: natural_liberty_of_trade
entity_type: Principle
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: Natural Liberty of Trade represents an abstract theoretical law that
  Smith argues should hold across all economic contexts, establishing the fundamental
  rule that voluntary exchange without government interference produces optimal outcomes.
vsm_rationale: This principle operates at the highest level of political economy by
  defining the ultimate purpose and identity of how economic systems should be organized,
  establishing the foundational authority for policy decisions about trade and government
  intervention.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:18:31.818137'
---

# Classification: Natural Liberty Of Trade

## Entity Type

Principle

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

Natural Liberty of Trade represents an abstract theoretical law that Smith argues should hold across all economic contexts, establishing the fundamental rule that voluntary exchange without government interference produces optimal outcomes.

## VSM Rationale

This principle operates at the highest level of political economy by defining the ultimate purpose and identity of how economic systems should be organized, establishing the foundational authority for policy decisions about trade and government intervention.
