Economically the Joseon _____ (thrived / stagnated) partially because there were _____ (no permanent markets until very late in the period / thousands of giant markets throughout the country). In addition, economic exchange relied on _____ (barter / a silver standard) because the use of _____ (bills of lading / cash) never developed, despite occasional attempts to implement its use. Furthermore, most artisans (those who produced goods) were _____ (high elites / slaves) who served only the needs of _____ (the export industry / the yangban and the royal house). This narrowness really provided no opportunity for _____ (broad commercial development / the National Bank to take charge of the economy). (7 blanks / sets of choices)