Question

How does mercantilism differ from capitalism, or the free enterprise system?

A. Mercantilism measures wealth in terms of productivity, while
capitalism measures wealth in terms of gold reserves.
OB. Mercantilism increases economic inequality between classes,
while capitalism helps classes achieve economic equality.
C. Mercantilism allows governments to control economies, while
capitalism gives individuals more economic control.
D. Mercantilism determines the price of goods through supply and
demand, while capitalism prichs all goods equally.

Answer 1

C. Mercantilism allows governments to control economies, while

capitalism gives individuals more economic control.

Step-by-step explanation:

A broad, basic breakdown would be that mercantilism is about trade between countries (governments) which allows the governments to control economies, while capitalism is a system in a country where individuals (businesses) gain more economic control.