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CHAPTER 1
THE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF EXPORTING
Introduction
The history of exporting is an interesting study to understand the development of the world, as we know it. A journey back through time will create an interest and greater understanding of how exporting has developed into what it is today. The shipping of goods by different countries has been around since before recorded history. A tremendous contributor to our economy today can be attributed to exporting. Many of the goods we use today have been imported from other countries for economic or resource reasons.
Exporting has been a way of life as far back as recorded history. It has been a way of life for centuries as countries have shipped and received good and products. The unique resources to various areas of the world have helped to necessitate trade around the world. Trading has proven to be an avenue to meet the wants and needs of all corners of the world as well as stimulate the economy on a global level.
This chapter will explore the history of exporting and consider significant factors that have helped to shape the world economy to this day. From the early days of free trade in Asia to the twenty first century challenges, exporting has evolved into a global network that spans across all countries.
One of the earliest considerations that will be discussed is the need that developed for major legislation. Government has had to intervene on the issue ...