Ever since industrial capitalism became the primary economic engine of the West, courts no longer looked to see if the things exchanged in a contract were of equal value.

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Doing so would violate the profit-making principle of capitalism. Therefore, the courts let people make their own agreements, placing their own values on the goods or services exchanged. The court then enforces those agreements.

Ever Since Industrial Capitalism Became the Primary Economic Engine of the West