Liberty Discussion is a program designed to engage and inform the core members on the ideas of market economy and classical liberal ideas. Discussions are made on contemporary issues (local or national) through open market perspective. The article is selected and shared within the members to prepare oneself for the program. The program is organized at the venue of Bikalpa – an Alternative on every alternative Saturday (twice a month).

Bikalpa, an Alternative, organized online “Liberty Discussion” on 5th June 2021 . The discussion for topic was titled on “Mercantilism VS. Free Enterprise”. Around 14  participants attended the session through Zoom Meeting.

A healthy dialogue between participants followed the session. Participants gave their varied opinions on the idea of Mercanlisisn and Free Market. The participants presented their arguments, stating Mercantilism is a government style designed to control the nation’s economy, usually to benefit those in government and their friends and supporters (cronies). These policies influence the government granting monopolies and protecting the business of their interests against group through foreign competition. At the same time, the Free-market emphasizes markets and private entrepreneurship.

The discussion further stemmed into how economically free countries are doing better than non-Economic free countries. Some other participants argued the difference in political and economic system matters for the development of the country. Political and economic freedom has to do with what we call a “level playing field”. There should be free choice in politics and economics.

On concluding remarks, participants quickly pointed out, although there are many myths and rumors regarding the Market. One does not have to be anti-market but should promote economic freedom granted by free and liberal markets, which helps bring greater prosperity to a country.