“The government and the merchants became partners with the goal of increasing political power and private wealth, to the exclusion of other empires.” What does this refer to？

“The government and the merchants became partners with the goal of increasing political power and private wealth, to the exclusion of other empires.” What does this refer to？
A.Urbanism
B.Mercantilism
C.Individualism
D.Collectivism
正确答案：Mercantilism