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Mercantile system

LC control no.sh 85083742
LC classificationHB91
Topical headingMercantile system
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Variant(s)Cameralism
Kameralism
Mercantilism (Mercantile system)
See alsoBalance of trade
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Economic policy
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Found inAmerican 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)