Mercantilism Course
Mercantilism influenced trade balances, gold flows, and national power from the 16th to 18th centuries. This course equips economics learners with practical methods to break down old policies, review historical records, and judge both past and current trade approaches. It builds confidence in using data to evaluate economic strategies and their broad effects on societies and markets.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a clear guide to mercantilism's trade policies and focus on bullion in early modern times. You will study main ideas, thinkers, and how trade surpluses connect to money and state strength. Gain skills to examine country examples, handle old data, check sources, and create strong reports on policies, results, and lasting impacts.
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Develop skills
- Analyze links between mercantilist trade, bullion reserves, and state power rigorously.
- Evaluate tariffs, bullion rules, and colonial systems with clear economic reasoning.
- Trace how mercantilist policies led to bullion movements and price changes.
- Assess mercantilism's advantages, weaknesses, and long-term economic impacts critically.
- Develop a detailed country study from 1500s-1700s using solid data evidence.
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