---
entity_slug: commercial_or_mercantile_system
entity_type: Institution
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: The Commercial or Mercantile System is a socially constructed economic
  doctrine and ideology that dictates a nation's trade policies and wealth accumulation
  strategies.
vsm_rationale: As an economic doctrine that defines national wealth and advocates
  for specific policies to achieve it, the Commercial or Mercantile System establishes
  the ultimate purpose and identity of a nation's economy.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T10:35:22.807863'
---

# Classification: Commercial Or Mercantile System

## Entity Type

Institution

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

The Commercial or Mercantile System is a socially constructed economic doctrine and ideology that dictates a nation's trade policies and wealth accumulation strategies.

## VSM Rationale

As an economic doctrine that defines national wealth and advocates for specific policies to achieve it, the Commercial or Mercantile System establishes the ultimate purpose and identity of a nation's economy.
