Which of the following actions would be favored by a government that supports a mercantilist economy?

A. A wealthy factory owner purchases luxury goods from European, African, and Asian businesses.
B. A merchant uses resources found in his own country to make goods to sell in other countries.
C. A sailor stores his gold and silver in banks in the many foreign countries he frequently visits.
D. A small business owner argues that the government has no right to regulate his business.