Author Question: Mercantilism means a. private enterprise. b. free trade. c. systematic pursuit of a favorable ... (Read 56 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Sep 12, 2019

Question 1

The former slave and important philosopher Epictetus believed that happiness arises from inner contentment. Which of the following would he say contributes to inner contentment?

a. control over one's mind
b. reduction of desires
c. independence from externals such as wealth, fame, and affection
d. a deliberate striving for inner dignity
e. all of the above

Question 2

Mercantilism means

a. private enterprise.
b. free trade.
c. systematic pursuit of a favorable balance of trade by governments.
d. a government policy of granting monopolies in particular trades to private merchants.
e. a state policy of importing more from abroad than it exported overseas.