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    Mercantilism

    Introduction

     Mercantilism as a theory and practice first seen in Europe from 16 th to 18th century
     According to mercantilism economic activity is and should be subordinated to the primary
    goal of string states

     Defining feature of mercantilism ---- Economics is the tool of politics

     International Economy as an arena of conflict between opposing national interests


     Economic competition between states is a zero sum game
    Zero sum game

     Economic competition between states is a zero sum game

     One state gain is another state loss


     State should be more concerned about “relative economic gain”
     Because if one state accumulate an ample amount of wealth than this can be
    used against the other state

     It can be noted that there is some similarities between States in an anarchic


    realm
    Benign Mercantilism

     Both of the approaches are concerned about state’s power in an anarchic system

     Therefore Economic rivalry between two states can be observed in two ways

    1. Benign mercantilism ----- Defensive

    2. Malevolent mercantilism ------ Aggressive

     In Benign mercantilism states look for national economic interest in terms of national
    security

     In this situation states opt defensive policies towards the other state

     While such state never have negative effects on other state


    Malevolent Mercantilism

     In this situation states try to exploit the international economy through expansionary
    policies

    Imperialism ---- European colonial power in Asia and Africa

     According to mercantilists economic strength result into military and political power

     The above situation oppose the idea of liberals

    As Liberals posits economic prosperity ---- free trade & open exchange

    Pursuit of power by means of military force & territorial expansion

     West Germany and Japan


    Bullionism

     Mercantilism reject the liberal view – wealth and power are complementary

     Mercantilism --- Economy is a primary goal

     But the content of strong Economy changed with the passage of time

     During sixteenth century – supply of Precious metals were important as a powerful State

     This was known as acquisition of bullion and process of collecting the precious of gold
    know as bullionism
    Principles of mercantilism

     One of the interlocking principle of mercantilism:


    If a nation did not possess mines or have access to them, precious metals should be
    obtained by trade
     It was believed that trade balances must be “favorable,” meaning an excess of exports over
    imports
     Colonial possessions should serve as markets for exports and as suppliers of raw materials
    to the mother country
     Manufacturing was forbidden in colonies, and all commerce between colony and mother
    country was held to be a monopoly of the mother country
    Mercantilism

     Mercantilism has been advocated by some eminent politicians and economists

    Alexander Hamilton – he was one of the founding father of United States

     Friedrich List --- German Economist

     In 1840s he developed the theory of “Productive Power”

     According to this theory being a powerful state, it is more important to have the ability to
    produce than the result of producing

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