Mercantilism Course
This course examines how mercantilism influenced trade, bullion flows, and state power in early modern Europe. Participants gain essential tools to analyse historical policies, interpret economic data, and evaluate both past and present trade strategies with critical insight. Ideal for economics professionals seeking to understand the foundations of economic policy and its enduring effects.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Mercantilism Course provides a clear, practical introduction to early modern trade policies and bullion-centred strategies. Delve into influential thinkers, fundamental principles, and the connections between trade surpluses, money supply, and national power. Master skills in researching national examples, handling historical datasets, evaluating source credibility, and producing a precise, evidence-based report on policy mechanisms, results, and lasting consequences.
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Develop skills
- Analyse mercantilist trade, bullion, and power relationships with professional rigour.
- Evaluate tariffs, bullion regulations, and colonial policies using clear economic reasoning.
- Trace causal links from mercantilist policies to bullion movements and price changes.
- Critically assess mercantilism’s strengths, limitations, and long-term macroeconomic impacts.
- Develop a focused case study on a 16th–18th century country using strong quantitative evidence.
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