Merchant Elites

Bourgeoisie: This term refers to the middle class typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. They're like players who own houses on every property but not necessarily hotels yet!

Trade Networks: These are systems that allow for goods, services, information etc., to move from place-to-place. Like routes connecting different properties on a Monopoly board allowing for transactions between them.

Mercantilism: This is an economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances. It's like the rule in Monopoly where you aim to accumulate as much property (wealth) as possible.