#2300. Francisco de Vitoria on the Right to Free Trade and Justice

September 2026publication date
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Abstract:
This article distills from Francisco de Vitorias work the topic of free trade as a human right in accordance with ius gentium or the law of peoples. The right to free trade is rooted in a more fundamental right to communication and association. This has significant repercussions on the field of business ethics: the right to free trade is ultimately founded directly on natural law and indirectly on divine law; trade is not independent of ethics; and trade is presented as an opportunity to develop the virtues of justice and friendship, among other repercussions. Vitoria is portrayed as a defender of private initiative and free markets.
Keywords:
Business ethics; Francisco de Vitoria; Free trade; Ius commercium; Ius gentium

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