a policy based on on the idea that a country should sell more goods than it buys
A large supply of bullion
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Mercantilism is the belief that colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country.
a large supply of bullion, or gold and silver.
physiocrats focused on econimic reforms where as mecantilists focused on expoting more than importing
They believe in the use of colonies for the benefit of the mother country, otherwise they tip the trade so it benefits the mother country.
They believe in the use of colonies for the benefit of the mother country, otherwise they tip the trade so it benefits the mother country.
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Adam Smith's approach to international trade differed from that of mercantilists primarily in his advocacy for free trade and the benefits of specialization. While mercantilists believed in accumulating wealth through a positive balance of trade and government intervention, Smith argued that trade should be based on comparative advantage and voluntary exchange. He posited that countries should focus on producing goods they can make most efficiently, leading to overall economic growth and mutual benefits rather than zero-sum competition. This shift emphasized the importance of market forces over state control in fostering economic prosperity.
A country's wealth and strength depended on the ability to balance its trade. According to the mercantilists, trade shoud be controlled by the government , a balance should be maintained so that a country would export more goods than import from other countries. A country should exploit national resources - from home or colonial territories. They considered gold -or bullion was considered as all-important in a balanced economy.
A colony or territory should benefit the "mother" nation. Should be more imports than exports. Hard cash (gold, silver) is most valuable.