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# Market Regulation of Prices

## Definition

The natural process by which market forces determine prices through supply and demand, which Smith argues is more effective than official regulation in establishing accurate values.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 5

## Context

Smith discusses how market forces naturally regulate prices through the process of negotiation and exchange, arguing that this is more effective than official price controls.

## Economic Domain

Exchange
