mercantilist
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/ˈmɜːrkəntɪlɪst/
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/ˈmɜːkəntɪlɪst/
noun
R
A person who supports the idea that a country should increase its wealth by exporting more than it imports.
The mercantilist argued that trade policies should prioritize exports to boost the economy.
adjective
R
Relating to the economic theory that a country's wealth is increased by exporting more than it imports.
The country adopted mercantilist policies to improve its trade balance.
translation
A person who supports the idea that a country should increase its wealth by exporting more than it imports.
Relating to the economic theory that a country's wealth is increased by exporting more than it imports.