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
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