<span>It is very simple why western nations might be interested in investing in Russia. First of all, the population is almost 145 million. This represents many customers who get to buy your products somewhere else than in your country. Second of all, those customers haven't been exposed to as many diversity in products. There isn't competition like in westernized countries where a new company pops up regularly. This means that companies who open there have a free market where there isn't too much competition. This means a lot to companies because competition is ferocious in western nations.</span>
Controlled by supply and demand
The Dutch West India Company wanted to establish a colony in North America to trade good such as furs and spices. This was at a time where many European nations were "scrambling" for territory in the Americas.
It caused a decline in cottage industry.
