The Physiocrats Believed That Economic Progress Could Best Be Achieved

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Physiocrats believed that economic progress could best be achieved by

• A)close adherence to mercantilist policy.
• B)providing government aid to improve agriculture.
• C)strict government oversight over all areas of economic activity.
• D)free trade.
• E)regulation of the grain trade.

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