Economics
What was the main channel connecting countries in the past? How is it different now?
Answer
The main channel connecting countries in the past were the trade routes connecting India and South Asia to markets both in the East and West. One notable example is the Silk Route, which facilitated trade between China and the Mediterranean. Extensive trade took place along these routes.
While trade routes were the main connection in the past, today’s interconnected world relies on technology and global networks to facilitate trade. Air ways and water ways are mostly used for trades these days.
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