Modern Mercantilism's Murky Morass: In Conversation with Alec MacGillis

In "Fulfillment: Winning and Losing In One-Click America," Alec MacGillis makes the strong case for a single winner among many, many losers.

Buy Fulfillment: Winning and Losing In One-Click America from your local bookstore if possible! For the love of god don’t buy it on Amazon.

So, I’m confused. Either I don’t understand the concept of mercantilism at all (which is possible) or very few reputable sources have (yet) to write about the FAANG¹ companies as modern mercantilists. Collectively, th…