Mercantilism as an economic doctrine advocated for:

AAccumulation of gold and silver through trade surpluses and protectionism

BFree trade and zero import duties

CState abolition of private property

DUnrestricted international capital flows

Explanation

Mercantilism (16th-18th centuries) emphasized building national wealth by maximizing exports and hoarding gold/silver.

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