Mercantilism Course
This course delves into mercantilism's influence on trade balances, bullion movements, and government strength from the 16th to 18th centuries. Designed for economics professionals, it equips learners with analytical tools to dissect historical policies, evaluate data reliability, and apply insights to contemporary trade debates. Participants will master critical evaluation of tariffs, colonial systems, and economic outcomes through case studies and quantitative analysis.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a practical overview of mercantilism, focusing on early modern trade policies and bullion strategies. Participants will study key theorists, essential principles, and connections between trade surpluses, currency supply, and national power. Gain skills in researching national examples, handling historical datasets, verifying sources, and crafting detailed reports on policy impacts, results, and enduring consequences.
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Develop skills
- Analyze connections between mercantilist trade, bullion reserves, and state power rigorously.
- Evaluate tariffs, bullion regulations, and colonial policies with clear economic reasoning.
- Trace causal links from mercantilist strategies to bullion flows and price changes.
- Critically evaluate mercantilism's advantages, drawbacks, and long-term macroeconomic impacts.
- Develop focused case studies on 16th-18th century nations using strong quantitative data.
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