No nation was ever ruined by trade.

Benjamin Franklin

The Annual Register, Or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature, For the Year 1779

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Trade and commerce Economic theory

Author

Benjamin Franklin

Source

Thoughts on Commercial Subjects The Annual Register, Or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature, For the Year 1779

Language

English

Time

1780 1780s 18th century

Occupation

Founding Father Politician Writer

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United States

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Franklin, Benjamin. "Thoughts on Commercial Subjects." The Annual Register, Or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature, For the Year 1779. London: J. Dodsley, 1780.

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