---
entity_slug: market_separation
entity_type: Process
vsm_system: S2
type_rationale: Market separation represents an activity or transformation that occurs
  when markets become divided or disconnected, making it a process rather than a static
  entity.
vsm_rationale: Market separation functions as a coordination mechanism that affects
  price signals and market integration, which is the primary role of S2 anti-oscillation
  and coordination systems.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:14:05.326322'
---

# Classification: Market Separation

## Entity Type

Process

## VSM System

S2

## Type Rationale

Market separation represents an activity or transformation that occurs when markets become divided or disconnected, making it a process rather than a static entity.

## VSM Rationale

Market separation functions as a coordination mechanism that affects price signals and market integration, which is the primary role of S2 anti-oscillation and coordination systems.
