True --- Very powerful and on point introductory statement. As it has been taught in the first chapter of the ED course, "Diplomacy starts with trade". With the liberalization of the international trade, it might seem that ED is only critical to the survival of LDCs and developing countries while remaining just important for developed countries. In reality, it is critical for all countries and states at this point of global interdependency at all essential sectors across countries. Every country needs something from many other to survive and sustain its economy.

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