The Mercantilists Would Have Objected To

question 53

Multiple Choice

The mercantilists would have objected to:

• A)the use of tariffs or quotas to restrict imports
• B)international trade based on open markets
• C)export promotion policies initiated by the government
• D)trade policies designed to accumulate gold

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