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Perspective
01 December 2015

The future of global trade: chapter 2 - Technological Mercantilism

Region:
Americas, Asia-Pacific
Managing Director at US-International Trade Services
Mercantilism is economic nationalism for the purpose of building a wealthy and powerful state. Adam Smith coined the term “mercantile system” to describe the system of political economy that sought to enrich the country by restraining imports and encouraging exports.

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