Prohibition of Slavery as a Market Limitation
The abolition and continued prohibition of slavery exemplify a fundamental moral boundary for markets. The act of buying and selling human beings is rejected because it fundamentally conflicts with the principle of human dignity, treating individuals as property rather than as persons with intrinsic worth.
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