Term

Class 2 themes

Definition

RECAP: 1700–1830...

Term

- **Mercantilism**

Definition

- An economic theory that says a country’s wealth comes from exporting more than it imports and hoarding gold; government controls trade to benefit the nation....

Term

- BERNARD MANDEVILLE 1670-1733...

Definition

- He was often vilified for his critiques of the false claims of men about public service and selflessness and argued that self-interest, no matter how despicable, can have positive effects in a society and nation. ...