The Wealth of Nations True or False

1. Which of the following best defines "mercantilism"? -> A country trying to export more than it imports
2. How quickly does Smith think mercantilism will fall after the publication of Wealth of Nations? -> Within ten years
3. If free trade is going to work, what must be able to move around as easily as capital? -> Animals
4. What does every person possess as the "foundation of all other property" according to Smith? -> Their own labor
5. When it comes to speculating on the stock market, how do most people behave in Smith's mind? -> Way too confidently

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