an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests
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It is this basis, Smith criticized the mercantilist system, because the heart of self-interest of such a system would have devastating consequences on society. 正是据此,斯密批评了重商主义制度,因为这种制度将把利己之心对社会产生破坏性后果。