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mercantile system

/ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl ˈsɪstəm/

翻译: 16至18世纪盛行于欧洲的一种经济理论和政策,认为国家的财富与强盛主要靠增加出口、积累金银等贵金属来实现,通常伴以严格的国家经济管制和殖民掠夺。

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/ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl ˈsɪstəm/C1formalpolitical已废弃
  • zh16至18世纪盛行于欧洲的一种经济理论和政策,认为国家的财富与强盛主要靠增加出口、积累金银等贵金属来实现,通常伴以严格的国家经济管制和殖民掠夺。

An economic theory and practice, dominant in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century, which held that a nation's wealth and power were best served by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals, often through strict government regulation of the economy and colonial exploitation.

  1. Economic policyC1formal

    An economic theory and practice common in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century that promoted governmental regulation of a nation's economy to augment state power at the expense of rival national powers.

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    • The mercantile system encouraged exports over imports to build national wealth.
    • Under the mercantile system, colonies existed primarily to enrich the mother country.
    • Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' was a direct critique of the mercantile system.