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mercantilism

[mur-kuhn-ti-liz-uhm, -tee-, -tahy-] / ˈmɜr kən tɪˌlɪz əm, -ti-, -taɪ- /


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As the U.S. economy shifted from colonial mercantilism to building its own markets, the want ads were dominated by land, shipping and artisan trades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

His was a prospect of a breezy, pragmatic mercantilism where nations did business deals to their mutual benefit, a world where profit can bring peace.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

“The advent of sailing ships led to mercantilism, and shaped capitalism.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023

How did mercantilism influence the relationship between European nations and their colonies?

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

It is a throwback to earlier days of colonialism and mercantilism and it is laden with historical memories and sensitivities.

From After the Rain : how the West lost the East by Vaknin, Samuel




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