试论重商主义对英属北美殖民地经济的奠基意义

Significance of Mercantilism on Economy in the North American British Colonies

晚期重商主义是英属北美殖民地开拓和发展的一个重要原因。英国对北美殖民地开发;殖民地经济的起步;殖民地内部市场的形成及殖民地政治与法律制度的构建都有着重商主义的烙印。她对北美殖民地经济的发展乃至美国立国初期的经济政策也有着重要的影响。了解这段历史对于我们全面把握美国的历史会有一定的助益。

The late mercantilism is an important factor when it comes to the settlement and development of the North American British colonies.The establishment of North American colonies,the starting of its economy,the formation of its market,the construction of its politics and law,all has been branded with mercantilism by British.Britain has exerted great influence on its economic development and even on the economic policy of the early founding of America.To have a better understanding of its history is of great benefit for us to have an overall picture of American history.