Trade is the oldest and most important economic nexus among nations. Indeed, trade along with war ha been central to the evolution of international relations. (Robert Gilpin)

Trade is the oldest and most important economic nexus among nations. Indeed, trade along with war ha been central to the evolution of international relations.

Robert Gilpin

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