Under the Theory of Mercantilism, the Best Way for a State

Multiple Choice

Under the theory of mercantilism, the best way for a state to add precious metals to its treasury was through

A) exporting more than importing
B) importing more than exporting
C) maintaining an absolute balance (or zero-sum) between the value of imports and exports
D) taxing imperial subjects at the highest marginal rate permissible by the royal courts.