I shall attempt to project what gen seneca might have to say about free markets.
Gen Seneca: And by "free" I am not referring to what today is.considered free but rather true free market.
Manipulating markets necessarily involves favoring one entity over another which directly contradicts "equal protection inder the law". And how are winners and losers selected ? Bribery, extortian or both. So not only is it unconstitution for the government to manipulate markeys its immoral as well.
I hope I passed the audition at least in concept if not in prose. : )