The rule on adequacy of consideration reflects the laissez-faire assumption of freedom of contract.

Adequacy Of Consideration

The fairness of the value or price exchanged in a contract, though the law typically does not require consideration to be equal in value.

Laissez-Faire

An economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention in business affairs, advocating for a "let do" or "let people do as they please" approach.