The economic policies of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Louis XIV's controller general of finances
A) were noted for their innovation and originality.
B) used new accounting practices to take the tax burden off the peasants.
C) were based on the economic theory of mercantilism.
D) gave Louis the large surplus in the treasury needed to carry out his wars.
E) can best be described as capitalist.
C
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