---
entity_slug: colonial_economic_system_objectives
evaluator: null
evaluated_at: '2026-02-23T04:49:29.268516'
overall_score: 4.0
scores:
- name: definition_precision
  value: 3.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: The definition identifies distinct categories of objectives (economic
    development, revenue generation, political control, mutual benefit) but remains
    somewhat broad and umbrella-like. While it avoids circularity, it could be more
    precise about what constitutes "more open systems" versus "restrictive monopoly
    arrangements."
- name: source_grounding
  value: 4.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: This entity accurately reflects Smith's analysis in Book IV, Chapter
    7, where he explicitly examines different colonial policy approaches and argues
    that monopolistic systems fail to achieve their stated objectives. The contrast
    between restrictive and open arrangements is well-grounded in Smith's text.
- name: domain_placement
  value: 5.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: The "Regulation" domain placement is highly appropriate, as this entity
    deals with policy objectives and regulatory approaches to colonial management.
    It fits naturally within the broader regulatory framework that Smith analyzes.
- name: vsm_relevance
  value: 4.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: This entity maps well to S5 (identity/policy) as it deals with high-level
    objectives and policy direction for colonial systems. It also has relevance to
    S4 (intelligence/adaptation) in terms of how different approaches respond to environmental
    conditions and achieve strategic goals.
- name: explanatory_value
  value: 4.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: The entity provides genuine explanatory power by illuminating the structural
    relationship between policy approaches and their effectiveness in achieving stated
    objectives. It helps explain why Smith advocates for more open colonial arrangements
    over monopolistic ones.
---

# Evaluation: Colonial Economic System Objectives

## definition_precision — 3.0 / 5.0

The definition identifies distinct categories of objectives (economic development, revenue generation, political control, mutual benefit) but remains somewhat broad and umbrella-like. While it avoids circularity, it could be more precise about what constitutes "more open systems" versus "restrictive monopoly arrangements."

## source_grounding — 4.0 / 5.0

This entity accurately reflects Smith's analysis in Book IV, Chapter 7, where he explicitly examines different colonial policy approaches and argues that monopolistic systems fail to achieve their stated objectives. The contrast between restrictive and open arrangements is well-grounded in Smith's text.

## domain_placement — 5.0 / 5.0

The "Regulation" domain placement is highly appropriate, as this entity deals with policy objectives and regulatory approaches to colonial management. It fits naturally within the broader regulatory framework that Smith analyzes.

## vsm_relevance — 4.0 / 5.0

This entity maps well to S5 (identity/policy) as it deals with high-level objectives and policy direction for colonial systems. It also has relevance to S4 (intelligence/adaptation) in terms of how different approaches respond to environmental conditions and achieve strategic goals.

## explanatory_value — 4.0 / 5.0

The entity provides genuine explanatory power by illuminating the structural relationship between policy approaches and their effectiveness in achieving stated objectives. It helps explain why Smith advocates for more open colonial arrangements over monopolistic ones.
