The Gains From Trade: South American Economic Integration and the Resolution of Conflict
Nov 16, 2010
Author(s): Johnston, Jake; Weisbrot, Mark
Publisher(s): Center for Economic and Policy Research
Issue Area(s): Community and Economic Development; Peace and Conflict
Geographic Focus: South America (Central); South America (Northern)-Venezuela; South America (Northwestern)-Columbia
Author(s): Johnston, Jake; Weisbrot, Mark
Publisher(s): Center for Economic and Policy Research
Issue Area(s): Community and Economic Development; Peace and Conflict
Geographic Focus: South America (Central); South America (Northern)-Venezuela; South America (Northwestern)-Columbia
It has long been argued that expanding commercial relations between countries acts as an incentive for countries to avoid hostilities up to and including armed conflict. The case of Venezuela and Colombia may provide an example of how economic integration can establish important incentives to conflict resolution.
