mercantilism

• Sistema econômico predominante na Europa entre os séculos XVI e XVIII, que visava aumentar a riqueza e o poder de uma nação por meio da regulamentação estatal do comércio, especialmente garantindo balança comercial favorável e acúmulo de metais preciosos.

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.

   Mercantilismo

   • 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.

   Comércio

   • 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.

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