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Mercantilism

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests

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transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

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commercemercantile system
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Mercantilisms
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Mercantilism's
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Mercantilisms'