Mercantilism vs Guilds

[citis]

In which circumstances mercantilism is better than guilds? If it isn't maybe it should become.

 

[asewland]

I can't really think of a scenario where mercantilism is ever good...

 

[youtien]

None.

 

[The Diocletian]

It's kinda good if you're playing as Netherlands or Portugal, otherwise I very much prefer Guilds.

 

[strijder20]

It's a good combination with bureaucracy and a capital based trading company; on top of that, when all the other civilizations are running Mercantilism, there are no foreign routes to profit from anyway.

 

[calad]

Mercantilism is good when everybody hates you and there are no foreign traders available. Prussia comes to my mind because they usually are war with everybody.

 

[citis]

Does mercantilism excludes others from having trade routes with your cities?

 

[youtien]

Polish with perpetual golden age can use it for a bit more commerce.

 

[calad]

Does mercantilism excludes others from having trade routes with your cities?

Yes, mercantilism could also be called extreme protectionism.