Mercantilism is the economic theory that says that a healthy economy must have a balance between supply and demand. A country must have a good demand for goods, and then be able to fulfill that demand to be prosperous.
balance of trade
Mercantilism restricts trade to only trading with the mother country.
creation of a favorable balance of trade
creation of a favorable balance of trade
An interest in having a favorable trade balance
balance of trade
Mercantilism restricts trade to only trading with the mother country.
creation of a favorable balance of trade
seeking a favorable trade balance
creation of a favorable balance of trade
An interest in having a favorable trade balance
Merchant related trade
Was to enrich the nation by fostering a favorable balance of trade.
Merchant related trade
An interest in increasing exportsAn interest in having a favorable trade balance
The theme most closely related to mercantilism is economic nationalism. Mercantilism emphasizes the importance of government regulation in promoting national economic interests, advocating for a favorable balance of trade, and the accumulation of wealth through exports over imports. This approach prioritizes the state’s role in controlling resources and trade to strengthen the nation, often leading to colonial expansion and competition among states.
It was an economic syste which caused an increase in a country's treasury by creating a favorablr balance in trade.