A commentary published 1 January 2026 revisits the idea that trade can reduce conflict, tracing the theme “from South American tribes through Keynes to today.” The author opens with a study claiming that indigenous groups in South America engaged in relatively active commerce, and that such exchange helped to eliminate hostile relations among them.

The piece connects that historical observation to broader economic thought — invoking Keynesian frameworks — and considers the continuity between local, exchange-based conflict mitigation and modern market mechanisms. It presents trade not as a panacea but as a recurring social institution that can shape relations between groups.

By following the thread from ethnographic evidence to mainstream economics and contemporary implications, the commentary highlights how economic ties have long been seen as a factor in reducing antagonism. #trade #peace #Keynes #FiatNews