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Developmentalism vs Mercantilism

84% alikeCompared on 12 axes
DevelopmentalismOther

Developmentalism holds that the state should lead rapid industrialization in poorer countries through planning, protection of new industries, public investment and directed credit.

  • Industrialization is the main path out of poverty and dependence on richer countries.
  • New industries need temporary protection from foreign competition to grow.
  • The state should plan, invest and direct credit toward strategic sectors.
About Developmentalism
MercantilismNationalist

Mercantilism is an economic nationalist doctrine holding that a state grows rich and powerful by maximizing exports, limiting imports, building up reserves and controlling trade and colonies.

  • The wealth and power of the state are closely linked and should be pursued together.
  • A favorable balance of trade, with more exports than imports, makes a nation richer.
  • Gold, silver and reserves are important measures of national strength.
About Mercantilism
ECONOMYSTATE AND LIBERTYSOCIETYWORLDOwnershipMarketsWelfareAuthoritySecurityStructureMoralityReligionTechnologyCultureTradeForeign
  • Developmentalism: petals and stars
  • Mercantilism: dashed outline

★ Where they differ most

  • Foreign policy55 points apart

    Developmentalism: Strength (mild). Mercantilism: Strength (strong).

  • Technology50 points apart

    Developmentalism: Embrace (moderate). Mercantilism: Embrace (mild).

  • Ownership40 points apart

    Developmentalism: Public (mild). Mercantilism: Private (mild).

  • Religion40 points apart

    Developmentalism: Secular (mild). Mercantilism: Religious (mild).

★ Where they are closest

  • Structure · 5 apart
  • Markets · 5 apart
  • Culture · 10 apart

Axis by axis

Mercantilism

Economy

Equality / Markets
  • OwnershipMild: Public
    PublicPrivate
  • MarketsModerate: Planned
    PlannedFree
  • WelfareMild: Shared
    SharedSelf-reliant

State and liberty

Liberty / Authority
  • AuthorityModerate: Strong leader
    DemocraticStrong leader
  • SecurityModerate: Order
    LibertyOrder
  • StructureStrong: Central
    LocalCentral

Society

Progress / Tradition
  • MoralityMild: Traditional
    ProgressiveTraditional
  • ReligionMild: Secular
    SecularReligious
  • TechnologyModerate: Embrace
    EmbraceCaution
  • CultureModerate: National identity
    MulticulturalNational identity

World

Global / Nation
  • TradeStrong: Protected
    GlobalProtected
  • Foreign policyMild: Strength
    CooperationStrength

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FAQ

Developmentalism vs Mercantilism

What is the difference between Developmentalism and Mercantilism?

Developmentalism holds that the state should lead rapid industrialization in poorer countries through planning, protection of new industries, public investment and directed credit. Mercantilism is an economic nationalist doctrine holding that a state grows rich and powerful by maximizing exports, limiting imports, building up reserves and controlling trade and colonies. On the 12 axes they differ most on foreign policy, technology, ownership.

What do Developmentalism and Mercantilism have in common?

Their positions are closest on structure, markets, culture. Overall their profiles are a 84% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.

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