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RE: Is the free market social Darwinism for companies?
I'm not sure if it does right now, but it should. I like to think I am a free-market proponent, but then without any anti-trust restrictions there can be monopolistic and anti-competitive strategies taken by companies that actually kill competition rather than foster it. So, its a two-edged sword. We just need a tiny amount of regulations to ensure a level playing field and new-comers are allowed to innovate and compete without being swallowed.
Without regulation the free market does not necessarily produce happiness. There is a place for regulation to make sure things stay utilitarian. It is possible for instance to set up for profit entities which destroy people's lives and profit from chaos yet this would be spreading suffering, misery, unhappiness, and go against utilitarian ideals.