LC control no. | sh 85083742 |
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LC classification | HB91 |
Topical heading | Mercantile system |
Variant(s) | Cameralism Kameralism Mercantilism (Mercantile system) |
See also | Balance of trade Economic policy |
Found in | 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) |