Define both mercantilism and laissez-faire as schools of economic ...

[jlmhmf]

Define both mercantilism and laissez-faire as schools of economic thought. Explain why mercantilism fits with colonialism; i.e.; why would states that have mercantilist ideologies desire to colonize? Explain why laissez-faire fits with post-colonial ideas.
 
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Question 2

MNCs have been praised by some and condemned by others. What are the pros and cons of MNCs in the Global South? On the whole, has their presence there produced positive or negative effects?
 
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[quynhmickitran]

Answer to Question 1

Mercantilism is a government trade strategy for accumulating state wealth and power
by encouraging exports and discouraging imports.
classical liberal economic theory. Laissez-faire economics is the philosophical principle
of free markets and free trade to give people free choices with little government
regulation.

Answer to Question 2

Multinational corporations (MNCs) are business enterprises headquartered in one state
that invest and operate extensively in many other states.

[jlmhmf]

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