practically speaking - short selling helps the market find the right price for the security. this is a vitally important feature of markets.
philosophically, shorting is an emergent feature from basic property rights. I have a thing, you want to borrow it, we're both consenting adults and negotiate an arrangement.
philosophically, shorting is an emergent feature from basic property rights. I have a thing, you want to borrow it, we're both consenting adults and negotiate an arrangement.