Mercantilists believed that a nation would benefit from achieving

Mercantilists believed that a nation would benefit from achieving
A.an even trade balance（exports equal to imports）.
B.a positive or favorable trade balance（exports larger than imports）.
C.As much self-sufficiency as possible（minimal exports and imports）.
D.A trade deficit， funded by loans from other nations.
正确答案：a positive or favorable trade balance（exports larger than imports）.