What Did Adam Smith Believe About the Ultimate Effects of Mercantilist

question 70

Multiple Choice

What did Adam Smith believe about the ultimate effects of mercantilist policies on the health of a country's economic situation?

• A) Mercantilist policies strengthen an economy by protecting against competition.
• B) Mercantilist policies result in strong rates of unemployment.
• C) Mercantilist policies reduce the wealth of a country as a whole.
• D) Mercantilist policies harm special interest groups.

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