A third economic function is the monopolistic control of trade.

The control of foreign trade by the government.

However, by the late 1400s Italy was again in control of trade along the Mediterranean Sea.

Such a policy could be applied much more effectively to colonial territories, where British control of trade and payments was well grounded.

This effort to gain greater control of trade is part of that plan.

The control of trade was also seen as crucial in the statecraft of the period.

Prior to the first world war there was a much more limited control of international trade.

Thus, political or military control of an oasis has in many cases meant control of trade on a particular route.

Forensic applications, especially for the control of trade in endangered species.

The elite most likely built its position on control of trade.