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# Colony Economic Policy Effectiveness

## Definition

The degree to which colonial economic policies achieve their intended outcomes,
which Smith argues has often been poor due to the mismatch between metropolitan
interests and colonial economic realities.

## Source Chapter

Book V, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith evaluates the effectiveness of various colonial economic policies, concluding
that many have been counterproductive and have hindered rather than promoted
colonial development.

## Economic Domain

Regulation

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