---
entity_slug: national_prejudice_and_animosity_in_trade
entity_type: Process
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: National prejudice and animosity in trade represents an ongoing activity
  where emotional and political factors continuously influence and shape trade policy
  decisions rather than being a static entity that exists independently.
vsm_rationale: This process operates at the highest level of political economy by
  determining the fundamental identity and purpose of trade policy through nationalistic
  sentiments that override economic reasoning in policy formation.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:17:36.401633'
---

# Classification: National Prejudice And Animosity In Trade

## Entity Type

Process

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

National prejudice and animosity in trade represents an ongoing activity where emotional and political factors continuously influence and shape trade policy decisions rather than being a static entity that exists independently.

## VSM Rationale

This process operates at the highest level of political economy by determining the fundamental identity and purpose of trade policy through nationalistic sentiments that override economic reasoning in policy formation.
