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What does it mean?
Increased trade leads to increased commerce and economic activity.
In plain terms
More trade means more business.
What can you take from it?
Trade growth drives commercial activity.

Where it applies

  • economic policy
  • international relations

Putting it to work

  • expand trade agreements

Questions to consider

  • Does trade always benefit everyone?
  • What limits trade growth?

Another view

It oversimplifies the complex effects of trade on different communities.

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