Legal Definitions - open market

An open market is a place where buyers and sellers can trade goods or services freely, without any restrictions. The prices and availability of products are determined by competition between buyers and sellers.

For example, a farmers' market is an open market where farmers can sell their produce directly to consumers. Another example is the stock market, where investors can buy and sell stocks freely.

These examples illustrate the concept of an open market because there are no barriers to entry or exit, and prices are determined by supply and demand. In a farmers' market, farmers can set their own prices based on the quality and quantity of their produce, and consumers can choose which products to buy based on their preferences and budget. In the stock market, investors can buy and sell stocks based on their own analysis and expectations of the market.