Question

What did Han emperors do to keep the economy stable?

A.
stopped merchants from selling goods along the Silk Road

B.
bought grain, stored it, and resold it during times of low harvest

C.
introduced the first standardized coins

D.
refused to allow monopolies in any industries

Answer 1

B) bought grain, stored it and resold it during times of low harvest

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) "Bought grain, stored it, and resold it during times of low harvest":

Following a tendency of nationalizing several industries, which included salt, iron, and liquor, emperor Wu decided to interfere with the trade of grain in 110 BC. This happened as a response from the government to eliminate speculation generated by merchants by selling previously stored grain at below-market prices.