The idea that trade is more profitable than war, as Montesquieu said, falls short in the face of evidence, confirmed by economist Antonio Genovesi, that financial interests are one of the main causes of conflict.
by Luigino Bruni
published in Città Nuova on 18/10/2025
In one of the most famous bo...
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