Negotiation is an often-misunderstood part of a market economy. It's not good or evil really, it's just a part of what makes a market function in the face of an

Negotiation is an often-misunderstood part of a market economy. It's not good or evil really, it's just a part of what makes a market function in the face of anything more complicated than a take-it-or-leave-it offer. I think the author just doesn't understand negotiation. I am no expert either, but perhaps they should read a couple books on the subject.