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Why was Colbert unable to reign in Louis XIV’s huge expenses?

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Because Louis XIV had the absolute real power of everything

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Answer: The correct answer is : Because Louis XIV had the absolute real power of everything

Explanation: Jean-Baptiste Colbert was the finance minister of Louis XIV, with his reforms the deficit was reduced and the growth of the industry was encouraged. Colbert with his program achieved the economic reconstruction that led to France being a dominant power in Europe.

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