Mercantilism not only stated that there should be a greater export of goods than imports, these goods had to have an additional added value. The import of raw material such as wood, minerals and agricultural products was of great importance with the idea that artisans through specialized work added value to these goods and exported with the objective of generating wealth for the state.
It is important to highlight that mercantilism dictated that precious metals such as gold should not be exported, with the aim of strengthening the state and having a strong fiscal policy.
One way Diocletian brought short-term order to Rome was to "divide the empire" into to distinct spheres--in the hope that this would make it easier to manage.
