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Interesting. Relatedly, D.Graeber argues that the only truly free market occurred around the Saudi Arabian peninsula between about 800-1400 AD. The state was not involved in commerce at all, and usury was considered a sin. Consequently all trade took place without any interest on loans or money in general.

Truly free trade exacted no interest. Not what economists today would expect.

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