The aim of a free market is to allow for distribution of "effort" into "profitable" segments of the economy since by definition there is higher profit to be earned in any segment with lower competition and less players. There is also a strong motivation for innovation and creation of new segments for free market play. However there are certain markets where free markets do not naturally exist either due to regulatory failure e.g. ISP business in India where the incumbent telecom monopoly not only refuses to un-bundle the last mile but also fails to meet the growing demand for broadband. The waiting time for a broadband is essentially infinite in large parts of the country, so much for the year of broadband. Certain markets are not free because of lack of rule of law in lawless parts of the country. For e.g. certain bus operators in Noida essentially run an illegal monopoly/duopoly to and fro Delhi. Certain businesses like cable TV operations ( ergo before the advent of satellite Dish TV) had been essentially muscle networks with no reason for innovation or good customer service. A lot of businesses in the natural resources sector are government granted monopolies because of the nature of exploration business. Certain businesses like news on radio(community or otherwise) conflict with the interests of entrenched system of government owned communication media organizations like prasar bharati. Certain businesses like education sector hithertho considered as social sectors see advent of private business interests now bypassing the regulatory restrictions by under-handed dealings with vested/well-entrenched political interests. All in all our country needs reform and participation from educated classes. The old weapons of satyagraha and the public space for protests is shrinking. I guess we need a lobbying and media organization to carefully formulate and articulate educated class view on indian politics and governance. Register yourself as a voter today.