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Ecosystem Services & Trade
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment. Ecosystem services are the benefits that
humans receive from nature, classified into four types:
Provisioning Services – Tangible resources like food, water, timber, and medicinal plants.
Regulating Services – Natural processes like climate regulation, flood control, and air purification.
Cultural Services – Non-material benefits like recreation, tourism, and spiritual values.
Supporting Services – Essential processes like nutrient cycling, soil formation, and photosynthesis.
These services are crucial for human survival, economic stability, and environmental sustainability.
Trade History
Trade has played a crucial role in human civilization, evolving through various stages:
Ancient Trade (Prehistoric – 1500 CE) – Early barter systems; Silk Road and spice trade flourished.
Colonial Trade (1500–1900 CE) – European exploration led to global trade networks, colonization, and the triangular trade (involving slaves,
raw materials, and manufactured goods).
Industrial Revolution (1800s–1900s) – Mass production, steamships, and railways boosted trade; capitalism expanded global markets.
Modern Trade (1900s–Present) – The rise of multinational corporations, free trade agreements (e.g., WTO, NAFTA), digital trade, and
globalization.
Trade has shaped economies, cultures, and international relations throughout history.
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