Mercantilism is an economic policy designed to increase a nation's wealth through exports. It thrived in Great Britain between the 16th and 18th centuries. The country enjoyed the greatest ...

Economic history has been punctuated by moments that have redefined our relationship with money, trade and so on.

Leslie Kramer is a writer for Institutional Investor, correspondent for CNBC, journalist for Investopedia, and managing editor for Markets Group. Michael Boyle is an experienced financial ...