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There may be a difference between violent power and nonviolent power insofar as one is violent, but the difference between market power and political power (I assume what you mean by coercive power) is not all that distinct. Market power can be coercive, dollars can buy votes in congress, politcal favors can buy money. There is another form of currency, it's usually called social capital.

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This is like saying hot dogs and ice cream cones are the same thing because you can trade one for the other.

You recognize that political power is the problem, but seek to limit market power instead?

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I haven't expressed an opinion as to what should be limited, but, since we're using analogies without too much weight to make points, saying there different is more like saying electricity and magnetism are two seperate forces because they run along different axis.