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Colbert and Mercantilism
France is heavily indebted in the 17th century. To fill the empty state coffers, Louis XIV appoints Jean-Baptiste Colbert as Minister of Finance, who sets store on trade and a mercantile economic policy. Domestically-produced goods are henceforth sold abroad at maximum profit. At the same time, protective tariffs prevent foreign goods from entering the land. Colbert also expands the infrastructure and founds numerous factories for the production of such luxury goods as textiles and mirror glass. Through the acquisition of colonies, he also seeks to tap into new and inexpensive sources of raw materials.
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