The mercantilist school of thought posits that states can maximize their wealth and welfare by

a. playing an active role in the economy and accumulating resources.
b. letting the "invisible hand" control economic decisions.
c. opening trade borders and removing barriers to trade.
d. focusing on industries in which they have a comparative advantage.


a

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What will be an ideal response?

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