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Sort of. Mercantilism was in some ways a form of a more primitive capitalism, though important differences between the two justifies distinguishing between them and treating them separately to a limited extent.

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What economic theory says power depends on wealth?

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Economic theory that it was better for a nation to sell more then it bought?

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What economic theory did European nations follow in their creation of colonies?

mercantilism


What is mercantilisn?

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