According to the economic theory of mercantilism, ______.

A. trade is about absolute advantage ; tariffs should be used to maintain economic superiority
B. trade is zero-sum ; under certain circumstances, countries shouldn’t trade even if it is inefficient
C. trade is about efficiency ; by trading what both partners produce most efficiently, both countries benefit
D. trade is all about power ; by maintaining trade relations, larger colonial powers could control less developed countries


B. trade is zero-sum ; under certain circumstances, countries shouldn’t trade even if it is inefficient

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Proposals submitted by a state legislature to the public for a popular vote are called

a. public decrees. b. public prays. c. diets. d. referenda. e. legislative review.

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Too often, educational reports focus on measures of resources expended on education, which are also known as ________

A. inputs B. outputs C. outcomes D. incomes

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How does collective security differ from the balance of power?

What will be an ideal response?

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