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# Colony Economic System Relationship

## Definition

The nature of the economic connection between colonies and the mother country,
which Smith argues should be based on mutual benefit and free trade rather than
monopolistic control and restrictive regulations.

## Source Chapter

Book V, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith examines the relationship between colonial and metropolitan economies,
advocating for a more cooperative and mutually beneficial arrangement based
on free trade principles.

## Economic Domain

Exchange

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