A local linear approximation can be found by taking the first two terms of the Taylor series of the function.
For f(x) = e^2x at x = 0,
f(x) ≈ f(0) + f'(0)(x)
= 1 + 2x
Nation state: a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent. For example: England
I think it increases property value. Not exactly sure! May want to look into that