Definitions for mercantilism

mercantilism mer·can·til·ism

Spelling: [mur-kuh n-ti-liz-uh m, -tee-, -tahy-]
IPA: /ˈmɜr kən tɪˌlɪz əm, -ti-, -taɪ-/

Mercantilism is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 1869 anagrams from letters in mercantilism (aceiilmmnrst).

Definitions for mercantilism

noun

  1. mercantile practices or spirit; commercialism.
  2. mercantile system.

Origin of mercantilism

From the French word mercantilisme, dating back to 1870-75. See mercantile, -ism

Examples for mercantilism

In spite of mercantilism, economic questions never became in England the pre-occupation of specialists.

Morici blames the return of stagflation on "Chinese mercantilism" as its government fixes oil prices at home at low levels.

Hence, Russian mercantilism was predominantly a state mercantilism.

Exclusion of foreign influences from Colonies; Spanish mercantilism.

The Spanish trade regulations; mercantilism; the staple cities.

"If you want to know why there are riots in Egypt, it's because of Chinese mercantilism," he says.

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

Merchants accustomed to the routine of mercantilism and to state protection are pushed aside.

As long as selfishness is the rule, mercantilism, not economic laissez faire, will be king.

Linen in Ireland had been a perfect type of the State-created, spoon-fed industry characteristic of the period of mercantilism.

Word Value for mercantilism
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