How did the roman catholic church affect the economy middle ages?

It effected it politically and socially.

Ain the free market economic system the government is hands off from all supply and demand rates

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.