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# Economic System Practice

## Definition

The actual implementation and operation of economic arrangements in real-world contexts, involving the concrete application of principles and theories through institutions, policies, and practices that shape economic activity and development.

## Source Chapter

Book IV, Chapter 0

## Context

Smith's discussion of different systems in different contexts implies the importance of understanding how economic theory translates into practical application and real-world operation.

## Economic Domain

Regulation

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