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# Colony Economic System Resilience

## Definition

The capacity of colonial economies to withstand and recover from economic
shocks, adapt to changing conditions, and maintain long-term prosperity despite
external challenges.

## Source Chapter

Book V, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith argues that colonial economies based on greater economic freedom tend
to be more resilient than those constrained by restrictive policies, as they
can more easily adapt to changing circumstances.

## Economic Domain

Accumulation

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