Is more trade always better for countries?

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Selected thesis

More trade is always better for countries.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    High levels of trade ensure that all of people's needs are met.

  • Pro claim 2

    More trade encourages economic growth.

  • Con claim 1

    High levels of trade with other nations can make countries vulnerable to economic crises.

  • Con claim 2

    Lots of trade can deplete a nation's natural resources.