Which of the Following Is in a Country's Best Interests

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is in a country's best interests, according to the main tenet of mercantilism?

• A)Importing products from developing rather than developed countries
• B)Importing products even if they are efficiently produced at home
• C)Importing less specialized goods rather than attempting to make them at home
• D)Minimizing exports and maximizing imports
• E)Maintaining a trade surplus

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