Mercantilism (jan 1, 1500 – jan 1, 1800)
Description:
Mercantilism, economic theory and practice common in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century that promoted governmental regulation of a nation's economy for the purpose of augmenting state power at the expense of rival national powers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1500
jan 1, 1800
~ 300 years