The difference between mercantilism and feudalism is that under mercantilism:
A. the invisible hand played a more important role than the government.
B. nation-states ruled by kings who coordinated the economic activity emerged.
C. economic rather than social and political forces made the central economic decisions.
D. merchants played a more important political role than kings.
Answer: B
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