---
entity_slug: colonial_economic_system_transformation
entity_type: Process
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: The entity describes "the process of changing from restrictive monopoly-based
  colonial management to more open economic arrangements," which is clearly a transformation
  activity with duration rather than something that exists independently.
vsm_rationale: This transformation involves fundamental changes to colonial policy
  frameworks and governance structures that determine the ultimate purpose and identity
  of how colonies operate economically, placing it squarely in the policy system domain.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T10:52:20.633262'
---

# Classification: Colonial Economic System Transformation

## Entity Type

Process

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

The entity describes "the process of changing from restrictive monopoly-based colonial management to more open economic arrangements," which is clearly a transformation activity with duration rather than something that exists independently.

## VSM Rationale

This transformation involves fundamental changes to colonial policy frameworks and governance structures that determine the ultimate purpose and identity of how colonies operate economically, placing it squarely in the policy system domain.
