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Publication Date: November 2010
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research
Author(s): Mark Weisbrot; Jake Johnston
Research Area: Politics
Keywords: Colombia ; Venezuela; Trade; UNASUR
Type: Report
Coverage: Venezuela Colombia United States
Abstract:
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.