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Replaced by what exactly? A free market is the natural way to allocate scarce resources. It is easy to say "allocate to those in need first" but who decides? Yes there are other possible systems but I don't think any of them have been remotely as sucessful overall as capitalism.

There is a natural equilibrium found in a free market. Those who can produce cheaper and better quality make money.

Ah yes - the scourge of society - the empty house, the misallocated resource, the malinvested fund.

If imperfect utilization of resources is is a cancer, what words do you reserve for war, genocide, or starvation?

Many many many things worse in this world than a confusing legal battle over an old home. No systems are perfect, but free markets sure are pragmatic!