What generates war is the economic philosophy of nationalism: embargoe…

Ludwig von Mises
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What generates war is the economic philosophy of nationalism: embargoes, trade and foreign exchange controls, monetary devaluation, etc. The philosophy of protectionism is a philosophy of war.
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