I'm 55 years old.  I can never remember anything called a "free market" operating in the United by force States of America.   We are a Fascist Nation.  Have been since the CONstitution began to rule and the first two monopolies were created (One government to rule them all and the post office for the smartest man on the planet, Ben).  Afterwards, when CONgress went into session and for the first time started passing requirements, restrictions or competitively inhibitory regulations for the benefit of their friend's commerce.  It has been a party for your labor ever since slaves.