He thought that when men were offered the ability for more stability if the obeyed laws, they would be more likely to obey laws for the benefits despite their nature of constantly reaching for power.
Explanation:
Basically, Hobbes thought that once laws were proposed with the "reward" for following them being protections, people would be more likely to follow said laws because people in nature constantly wanted more power and they would be able to submit easier underneath rulers if they received protections for their cooperation.
The government, rather than the free market, determines what goods should be produced, how much should be produced and the price at which the goods are offered for sale.<span> </span>
