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According to mercantilists, a country had to accumulate wealth primarily through a favorable balance of trade, meaning it should export more goods than it imports. This involved establishing and maintaining strong manufacturing sectors, securing colonies for resources and markets, and implementing protectionist policies to shield domestic industries from foreign competition. Additionally, mercantilists believed that increasing national reserves of gold and silver was essential to bolster a nation’s power and influence.

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