Define Mercantilism

question 112

Essay

Define mercantilism. Explain how it worked and what were its flaws.

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Definitions:

Withdrawals

Money taken out from a business by its owners for personal use or from an account by the account holder.

Rate of Return

Rate of return refers to the profit or loss achieved from an investment during a specific time frame, represented as a percentage of the investment's original price.

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage.

Principle

The original amount of money invested or loaned, before interest is added.