Yes,
North’s opening bid should be 1NT. I recommend 1NT for almost every hand that
has 15-17 hcp and balanced or semi-balanced distribution. In particular, it is
not necessary to have a stopper in every suit.
When your side opens 1NT two things happen. One, the rest of
your auction is on a solid foundation because the opening bid is narrowly
defined. Two, opponents have a hard time competing: the one-level is used up
and competing against 1NT is dangerous.
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