Which of the following stressed the importance of a trade surplus?

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Mercantilism was an economic system prevalent in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century, which stressed the importance of accumulating wealth and resources through a favorable balance of trade, that is, by exporting more than it imported. A trade surplus was seen as a sign of economic strength and was encouraged through various policies, such as tariffs to protect domestic industries, subsidies to promote exports, and colonialism to secure sources of raw materials and markets for manufactured goods.

Which of the Following Stressed the Importance of a Trade