How "Cultural Distance" between Societies Can Hamper Economic Prosperity

How “Cultural Distance” between Societies Can Hamper Economic Prosperity

Tags: World History

10/13/2021 Lipton Matthews

Cultural disparities between national, linguistic, or cultural groups can prevent the spread of trade and hamper the adoption of useful economic strategies.

Original Article: “How “Cultural Distance” between Societies Can Hamper Economic Prosperity“

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