What Did the Concept of Mercantilism Dictate About the Colonial

question 37

Multiple Choice

What did the concept of mercantilism dictate about the colonial economy?

• A) Parity between merchants and farmers would maximize profits.
• B) Economic policies must favor the business of agriculture.
• C) Merchants and bankers should hold decision-making positions.
• D) What was good for England should become colonial policy.

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Transfer Programs

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The continued existence of poverty due to systemic and structural factors that fail to be addressed or resolved.

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Government Transfers

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