This article suggests that Asia was producing most of the important goods in this period, and that Europeans were coming to dominate shipping. Which of these positions (doing a lot of producing vs. doing a lot of shipping) would you predict would be more valuable? Why?

Why are governments formed? what role does government play in society? what would life be like without government? what purpose of government would have the most dramatic effect on society if it were taken away? which purpose of government has the greatest effect on your daily life?