Normally, that would be described as fad dieting looking for a quick fix to problems. I found a similar question with some choices. Out of those, this describes fanaticism; Being overly concerned with something to the point where you will try anything to get rid of it. This is increased as popular celebs promote it, even if others advise against it.
Answer:
Mercantilism.
Explanation:
Mercantilism is a set of ideas, a system which was quite popular in Europe in the 17th and 18th century.
Some of its basic principles are:
- increasing export while decreasing import
- which should enable accumulation of capital in the form of gold and silver
- strong agriculture that would decrease the need for import
- using colonies for gaining cheap resources and for selling the final products.
Many of late-18th century philosophers and economists criticized mercantilism pointing out its flaws and limits, so today it is considered an outdated system.
Multiple choice or open ended?
