Mercantilism and Neo- Mercantilism: Investigating Government and Economic Controls in Africa. This paper addresses the processes of mercantilism and neo- mercantilism as are presented in Robert Bates' book, Markets and States in Tropical Africa, and then use other sources to demonstrate how the transitional economy from traditionalism to mercantilism has impacted the African societies as a whole. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 9246 Mercantilism Investigating Government.doc Price: 44.75