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Mercantilism was an economic theory prevalent in the 16th to 18th centuries that promoted government intervention in the economy to increase a nation's wealth through exporting more than importing, accumulating gold and silver, and maintaining a favorable balance of trade. It emphasized protectionist policies like tariffs and subsidies to support domestic industries and create a strong, self-sufficient economy.

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