How does not doing mercantilism help benefit the ruling country?

Question

This is to help me on a essay I can’t find anything on how not doing mercantilism. Thank you

Answer 1

Are you crystal clear on the meaning of mercantilism?

Read many of the definitions here:
https://www.onelook.com/?w=mercantilism&ls=a

Answer 2

I know what it means, I just have trouble with it but thank you

Answer 3

This may help you.

http://www.differencebetween.net/business/difference-between-capitalism-and-mercantilism/