Taking a broad historical perspective (Heng 2003)
13th century European commerce saw the rise of intermediaries
Traders conducted business to make a profit by buying and selling goods and services
This promoted efficiency between production and consumption
It indirectly promoted efficient utilization of resources
It created specific markets for specific products
Also commercial institutions (banks) and practices (insurance)
II. Where did it come from?
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