This video provides a historical overview of the development of economics, focusing on the transition from mercantilism to the Classical School of Economics led by Adam Smith. It explores the importance of free markets, division of...

Indonesia, a member of the G20, has the sixteenth-largest economy in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. The economy has been transformed since the country’s independence in 1945. Indonesia has a market capitalist economy with a...

The Navigation Acts were a series of trade laws passed by the British Parliament in the 1600s. Learn about how they fuelled discontent in the Thirteen Colonies, setting the stage for the American Revolution.

The 13 British colonies used their diverse regions and resources for trade, leading to prosperity, but ultimately tensions with Britain contributed to the American quest for independence.

What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.

Norbert Walter, Former Chief Economist, Deutsche Bank at the panel entitled "Is Mercantilism Doomed to Fail? China, Germany, and Japan and the Exhaustion of Debtor Countries" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET) Paradigm...

This is Adam Smith. Adam Smith was a Scottish philosopher and author who is probably best known for writing a book titled “An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of … The Wealth of Nations!” This book effectively marked the beginning...

Designed for the US Regents exam in NY State this lecture explains the concepts of the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, Triangular Trade, The Declaration of Independence and other causes of the American Revolution. Ancient HHH!!!!!!

Great Britain built her empire on mercantile trade with her colonies. But after World War II, the economy of the United Kingdom was in ruin, in exchange for American support the UK turned away from mercantilism and embraced free trade,...

Aug.14 -- South Africa Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies discusses President Donald Trump's impact on the global economy, trade tariffs, the rand, and Chinese investment in the nation. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

April 18 -- Richard Haass, president at Council on Foreign Relations, and Komal Sri-Kumar, president at Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, look at the United States' place in global politics. They speak on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Dec.05 -- In today's "Morning Must Read," Bloomberg’s Tom Keene and Francine Lacqua highlight comments on globalization and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Nov.20 -- Charlene Barshefsky, a former U.S. trade representative who led talks on China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and now senior international partner at law firm WilmerHale, talks about the Asian nation's efforts to...

May.17 -- David Herro, chief investment officer for international equities at Harris Associates, examines the economic impact of U.S-China trade tensions. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Jan.03 -- Ian Bremmer, president at Eurasia Group, and NYU Stern School Professor Nouriel Roubini examine protectionist measures expected from U.S. President-elect Donald trump and the lack of global leadership. They speak on "Bloomberg...

Jan.23 -- Former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Austan Goolsbee discusses his outlook for the U.S. economy and trade under a Trump administration. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."

Nov. 8 -- Stephen Roach, senior fellow at Yale University, explains his disagreement with comments on China and Donald Trump's economic plan from Peter Navarro, University of California Irvine Professor and economic surrogate for Donald...

Nov.27 -- Edward Alden, senior fellow at Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the lasting change President Donald Trump has brought to U.S. trade policy and what’s at stake for U.S.-China trade at the G-20 meeting. He speaks on...

La periodista Beatriz Sanchez precandidata a la presidencia de Chile por la nueva izquierda que agrupa al Frente Amplio (FA) quiere dar un giro del mercantilismo a los derechos sociales

Sept. 12 -- Meghnad Desai, emeritus professor of economics at London School of Economics, discusses the global turn against globalization and free trade agreements. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Jan.06 -- Harvard University Professor Kenneth Rogoff examines the potential impact of tariffs and the economic policies of President-elect Donald Trump. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."