The economic doctrine of mercantilism was based on the premise that
A. European states should accumulate wealth by increasing the amount of colonial imports.
B. the world's exploitable wealth was finite, and trade barriers against rival states should be erected.
C. the wealth from the colonies was infinite and must be protected.
D. European states should work together to secure wealth from the colonies for the homeland.
Answer: B
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