Which of the Following Is Not True About Mercantilism?​

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about mercantilism?​

• A)One of the central principles is that overseas trade can be regulated in ways that supported strong national monarchies.
• B)The main goals was to allow the state to amass bullion.
• C)Mercantilism promoted free trade and an unregulated economy.
• D)Amassing bullion was equated with domestic prosperity and power.
• E)Trade was very closely regulated.

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