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What is mercantilism all about?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Mercantilism is the theory and practise of political economy in Europe after the decline of feudalism, based on national policies of accumulating gold, establishing colonies and a merchant marine fleet, and developing industry and mining to attain a favourable balance of trade.

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