Mercantilism was an economic system of trade that spanned from the 16th century to the 18th century. Mercantilism was based on the idea that a nation's wealth and power were best served by increasing exports and so involved increasing trade.

When did mercantilism start and end?

Mercantilism was the prevalent economic system in the Western world from the 16th to the 18th century.

When was the British mercantilist system?

British Mercantilism of the 17th Century: An Overview

Mercantilism, an economic policy designed to increase a nation's wealth through exports, thrived in Great Britain between the 16th and 18th centuries. Between 1640-1660, Great Britain enjoyed the greatest benefits of mercantilism.