Social Equality

There had already been some legislation to prevent such abuses - such as various Factory Acts to prevent the exploitation of child workers. | These markets had become rapidly dominated by powerful enterprises who were able to act in their own interests, against the interests of both workers and consumers. | He was able to argue that the State was the only organ that was genuinely capable of responding to social needs and social interests, unlike markets. | Mill was able to see an expanded role for the State in such legislation to protect us against powerful interests. | Markets may be good at encouraging innovation and following trends, but they were no good at ensuring social equality.