Question

how was the economy affected during the enlightenment?

Answer 1

The age of Enlightenment also had a profound effect on the economy. Ideas of free trade or laissez faire were first propagated in this period. As people moved from rural areas to cities, economic reliance shifted from agriculture to non-agriculture products. Life style began to change. A new breed of middle class merchants and trader flourished. This transformation led to economic globalization of Europe.