CHALLENGE MISSIONtrade, belief, technology, and state power
trade, belief, technology, and state power
INDEPENDENT DEFENSEINDEPENDENT TRANSFER
Network disruption
Scenario: A mountain pass closes after conflict. Silk prices in the western market rise from 12 to 21 silver units; sea-route traffic rises 35%; inland caravan taxes fall by half.
Track substitution between routes.
Use all three indicators.
Avoid claiming exchange ended.
Which conclusion best explains the system response?