The influential economist Jeffrey Sachs argues that throughout history

QUESTION

The influential economist Jeffrey Sachs argues that throughout history, which of the following, with their long engagements in international trade, have been the most supportive of market institutions.

A. Mountainous states

B. Tropical regions

C. Military societies

D. Landlocked states

E. Coastal states

ANSWER

E
The influential economist Jeffrey Sachs argues that throughout history, coastal states, with their long engagements in international trade, have been more supportive of market institutions than landlocked states, which have tended to organize themselves as hierarchical (and often military) societies.