Which answer best explains how joint stock companies made capital trade like mercantilism less risky? A. Joint stock companies did not travel by sea which was more risky.
B. Any risk was tied to the stock market rather than the value of goods for barter.
C. The investments, risk, and profits were shared by multiple people in a joint venture rather than lying on one individual.
D. Joint stock companies only traded with nation-states instead of individuals or groups.

C.

Explanation:

joint stock is held by a couple or more people if the plan fails and backfires it wont fall on a single person for them to pick up the pieces bc their partners will now have to help

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