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A Heterodox Economics Lesson

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Feudalism and the Rise of Mercantilism

This chapter explores the interaction between feudal systems and the merchant class, illustrating how their coexistence shaped economic dynamics and led to conflicts with feudal lords. It further examines the transition to mercantilism, driven by global trade, and the socio-economic changes resulting from significant historical events such as the bubonic plague.

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