Why did many European countries experience economic growth while their
governments practiced mercantilism?

A. Populations were growing so quickly that the increase in labor led
to more productivity in the workplace.

B. Joint stock companies were required to pay their employees fair
wages, allowing them to purchase more goods.

C. They were able to get large volumes of resources from the
colonies they had claimed overseas.

D. Mercantilist trade limits prevented sudden market shifts that could
lead to economic problems.
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