The mercantilists measure the wealth of a nation by its stock of:
A)Gold and rubies
B)Gold and silver
C)Human and man-made capital
D)Natural resources available for producing goods and services

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The mercantilists believed that a country's wealth was measured by the amount of gold and silver it possessed, which were seen as the primary means of facilitating international trade and accumulating wealth. This belief led to policies aimed at a favorable balance of trade, increasing exports, and reducing imports, in the hope of accumulating more gold and silver.

The Mercantilists Measure the Wealth of a Nation by Its