Which of the following best describes mercantilism?(1 point)

Responses

an economic system based on the idea that the world only has so much wealth available, and countries must take as much as they can so that other countries do not get it

an economic system based on the idea that the world only has so much wealth available, and countries must take as much as they can so that other countries do not get it

an idea that everyone can have as much wealth as they want in the world as long as they create colonies and control them, so that they have all the resources

an idea that everyone can have as much wealth as they want in the world as long as they create colonies and control them, so that they have all the resources

a system that eliminated all competition between countries and instead caused them to make peaceful agreements so that everyone could make money

a system that eliminated all competition between countries and instead caused them to make peaceful agreements so that everyone could make money

a system that made it easier for traders to make money in any country because they understood what people wanted to buy and sell and could make the country rich

1 answer

The response that best describes mercantilism is:

an economic system based on the idea that the world only has so much wealth available, and countries must take as much as they can so that other countries do not get it.

Mercantilism emphasizes the accumulation of wealth, primarily gold and silver, as a means to enhance national power, often through a favorable balance of trade.