| LC control no. | sh2016002843 |
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| Topical heading | Commercialism |
| Variant(s) | Mercantilism (Commercialism) |
| See also | Capitalism |
| Found in | American Heritage dictionary, 2006 (Commercialism: 1. the practices, methods, aims, and spirit of commerce or business; 2. an attitude that emphasizes tangible profit or success) Merriam-Webster online, Dec. 14, 2016 (Commercialism: 1. commercial spirit, institutions, or methods; 2.excessive emphasis on profit) American Heritage dictionary, 2006 (Mercantilism: 1. the theory and system of political economy prevailing in Europe after the decline of feudalism, based on national policies of accumulating bullion, establishing colonies and a merchant marine, and developing industry and mining to attain a favorable balance of trade; 2. the practice, methods, or spirit of merchants; commercialism) |
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