As the concept of absolutism and constitutionalism developed in Europe, policies of countries began to change. In France, for instance, the reign of the absolutist monarch King Louis XIV saw several changes in foreign and domestic policies. The controller general at the time, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, helped Louis by implementing mercantilism, which is a concept in which countries believe their power depended on their wealth. Ultimately, mercantilism was extremely beneficial for France, as its domestic and foreign policies changed. There was an emphasis on purchasing goods that were made in France, for this would allow for its economy to prosper and other countries’ economies to decline, and there was more support for industries; the leaders saw
