To what extent did trade routes from 1300-1500 facilitate cultural diffusion?

a centrally planned economy opposes individual choice in comparison to a market economy.

in a centrally planned economy, a government entity decides how resources within a society will be distributed. for example, in a perfect centrally planned society, all families with 4 members in the household would receive the exact same products.

however, in a market economy, individuals make decisions for themselves regarding what resources they want/need to purchase. this market economy is based more on the capital (money) that individuals possess.