Montesquieu believed that commerce improved relations among states,but could degrade human relations within states.

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Montesquieu believed that commerce could improve relations among states by creating interdependence and reducing the likelihood of war. However, he also believed that it could lead to the degradation of human relations within states by fostering greed, materialism, and inequality.

Montesquieu Believed That Commerce Improved Relations Among States,but Could Degrade