Global economic structures refer to the systems and patterns that govern the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services on a global scale. These structures encompass various economic frameworks such as capitalism, socialism, and mercantilism.
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Capitalism: Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private ownership of businesses and the pursuit of profit through competition in free markets.
Socialism: Socialism is an economic system where the means of production (such as factories) are owned or controlled by the community as a whole rather than by individuals or private companies.
Mercantilism: Mercantilism is an economic theory prevalent during the 16th to 18th centuries that advocated for national wealth accumulation through trade surpluses, protectionist measures, and colonization.