What Best Describes the French Economy of the Eighteenth Century

What best describes the French economy of the eighteenth century?

A) The economy grew, but also experienced periodic crises.
B) The economy was stagnant due to foreign competition in industry and trade.
C) The economy declined rapidly due to overuse of arable land.
D) The economy was based largely on the silk industry.
E) The economy was entirely based upon agricultural production.