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Compare and contrast mercantilism with laissez-faire capitalism

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Under mercantilism, the government controlled the means of production and therefore there was little to no competition. Laissez-faire capitalism introduced the idea that individuals and businesses should compete against each other and their success should be determined by the market forces of supply and demand
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