Which statement accurate compares capitalism and mercantilism?

A. Mercantilism seeks to encourage competition, while capitalism emphasizes the need for subsidies.

B. Mercantilism seeks to increase exports and decrease imports, while capitalism emphasizes consumer choice.

C. Mercantilism favors consumer choice, while capitalism emphasizes free markets.

D. Mercantilism seeks to increase exports and decrease imports, while capitalism emphasizes imports.

B. Mercantilism seeks to increase exports and decrease imports, while capitalism emphasizes consumer choice.