Exploring the Influences on Article VII of the Interplanetary Trade Agreement between Earth and Alpha Centauri
The Interplanetary Trade Agreement between Earth and Alpha Centauri brought many changes to the trade system. Earth’s influence was seen in the regulations regarding the protection of its citizens’ intellectual property, while Alpha Centauri’s was felt in the incorporation of its own jurisprudence. Comparisons can be drawn between Article VII and the trade system before it, such as the introduction of standardized shipping methods and the inclusion of interstellar commerce. A deeper look into the influence of each planet reveals a unique understanding of the needs of the galactic economy.