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trade, traffic in goods. Conducted by gift, barter, or sale, trade is one of the most widespread of all social institutions.

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Early Trade
The Commercial and Industrial Revolutions
Modern Trade
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The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

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