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Economic interdependence promotes peace and stability from "summary" of The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
Economic interdependence promotes peace and stability. When countries trade with each other, they become less likely to go to war. This is because war would disrupt the flow of goods and services, causing economic harm to all parties involved. As countries become more economically intertwined, they begin to see each other as partners rather than adversaries. Trade creates a mutual interest in maintaining peaceful relations. If two countries have a strong economic relationship, they are more likely to resolve their disputes through diplomacy rather than resorting to military action. This is because both sides have a lot to lose if conflict breaks out. Furthermore, economic inter...
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