People thought that international trade would prevent war before WW1[1]. The concept doesn't really account for how political leaders often care about things ot

People thought that international trade would prevent war before WW1[1]. The concept doesn't really account for how political leaders often care about things other than money, business, or the material welfare of their plebs. [1] https://bigthink.com/the-past/world-war-one-illusion/ https://bigthink.com/the-past/world-war-one-illusion/