5 thoughts on “Mercantilism”

  1. An economic theory, as well as a political ideology, that is adamantly oppsed to free trade. A form of economic liberalism, mercantilists share the belief of realists that each individual state must protect its own interests without seeking mutual gains through international organizations.

  2. Right on spot. With mercantalism, the focus is on relative gains. Makes for protectionist policies and economic nationalism.

  3. It is one of the major approaches within International Politics Economy. Mercantilists believes that each state must protect its own interest at the expense of others, not relying on international organizations to create a framework for mutual gains. They emphasize on relative power, protectionist policies and economic nationalism.

  4. An economic theory that each individual state should protect its interests not depending on toher international orgaization and mutual gains.

  5. a good example of economic nationalism would be seen through the closed door political strategy that china employed during the era of sphered influence. China did not want to open its markets to international trade, and encouraged domestic development.

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