Mercantilism

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Mercantilism

noun

The theory that a nation must always have a positive balance of trade, in the manner that a merchant would operate a shop. Typically this model presupposes protectionism.
The theory that holds that the prosperity of a nation depends upon its supply of capital, and that the global volume of trade is unchangeable.

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