Which of the following is in a country’s best interests, according to

QUESTION

Which of the following is in a country’s best interests, according to the main tenet of mercantilism?

A. Importing products from developing rather than developed countries

B. Importing products even if they are efficiently produced at home

C. Importing less specialized goods rather than attempting to make them at home

D. Minimizing exports and maximizing imports

E. Maintaining a trade surplus

ANSWER

E