Translation guide
An economic theory and policy from the 16th to 18th centuries that emphasizes government regulation of trade to increase national wealth, often through a positive balance of trade and accumulation of precious metals.
The historical economic doctrine that advocates state intervention to achieve a trade surplus and accumulate wealth.
Standard term for mercantilism in historical and economic contexts.
Contemporary economic policies that resemble mercantilism, such as protectionism and trade intervention.
In everyday conversation, 'mercantilism' is rare. When discussing historical economics, use 重商主義. For modern parallels, 保護貿易主義 or 新重商主義 may be more appropriate depending on the nuance.
重商主義は16世紀から18世紀にかけてヨーロッパで支配的だった経済思想です。
Mercantilism was the dominant economic thought in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century.
Refers specifically to mercantilist policies or measures.
当時の重商主義政策は輸出を奨励し、輸入を制限しました。
Mercantilist policies at that time encouraged exports and restricted imports.
Protectionism; often used when criticizing modern policies that mirror mercantilist ideas.
その国の保護貿易主義的な政策は、重商主義の再来だと言われています。
The country's protectionist policies are said to be a return to mercantilism.
Neomercantilism; used in academic or critical discussions of modern trade policies that prioritize exports and accumulation of foreign reserves.
新重商主義は、輸出主導型成長を目指す国々で見られます。
Neomercantilism can be seen in countries aiming for export-led growth.