+**Merchant Guilds** were associations of [Merchants](/wiki/merchants) in medieval towns, formed to regulate [Trade](/wiki/trade) and protect their members' interests. They set standards, controlled prices, and provided mutual support, profoundly shaping the urban [Economy](/wiki/economy).
+## See also
+- [Guilds](/wiki/guilds)
+- [Craft Guilds](/wiki/craft_guilds)
+- [Commerce](/wiki/commerce)
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