mercantilism

• Wirtschaftssystem, das in Europa im 18. Jahrhundert verbreitet war und darauf abzielte, den Reichtum einer Nation durch staatliche Regulierung aller Handelsinteressen zu steigern, einschließlich auf die Versorgung mit Gütern ausgerichteter Geschäfte.

An economic system, prominent in Europe during the 18th century, aimed at increasing a nation's wealth through government regulation of all commercial interests, involving transactions focused on supplying commodities.

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1. Historical economic systemC1formalpolitical

   An economic theory and practice, prominent in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century, that advocated for government regulation of a nation's economy to increase state power and wealth, primarily through maximizing exports and accumulating precious metals.

   Merkantilismus

   • Mercantilism led to intense colonial rivalries between European powers.
   • Under mercantilism, colonies existed primarily to enrich the mother country.
   • The policies of mercantilism were gradually replaced by free trade ideas in the 19th century.

2. Commercial transactionsC1formalbusiness

   The activity of engaging in trade or commerce, focusing on the buying and selling of goods and services for profit.

   Handel

   • The rise of global mercantilism has transformed local economies.
   • His career was built on the principles of mercantilism and international trade.
   • Modern mercantilism often involves complex supply chains and logistics.

   Synonymebusinesscommerceexchangemerchandisingtradetrafficking