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Mercantilism is an economic theory that emphasizes the importance of accumulating wealth, primarily gold and silver, to strengthen national power. It advocates for a positive balance of trade, where a country exports more than it imports, often through government intervention and protectionist policies. Mercantilists believe that national strength is closely tied to economic prosperity, and they support establishing colonies and monopolies to secure resources and markets. This theory dominated European economic thought from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

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