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The ''arbitristas''—a Spanish word meaning "projectors"—were a group of reformers in 17th century Spain. The ''arbitristas'' were concerned about the decline of the economy of Spain and proposed a number of measures to reverse it. From John H. Elliott's ''Imperial Spain'':
Some ''arbitristas'' argued that the large quantities of silver and gold arriving from the mines in Spain's American colonies was doing great damage to the Spanish economy. The Spanish valido Count-Duke of Olivares was strongly influenced by the ''arbitristas''. People like the writer Francisco de Quevedo dismissed the ''arbitristas'' with ridicule by satirising their more outlandish schemes. This attitude is still present in the colloquial meaning of the word.〔''(arbitrista )'' in the ''Diccionario de la Real Academia'' mentions "outlandish plans".〕 ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Arbitrista」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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