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# Colony Economic System Evaluation

## Definition

The assessment of colonial economic policies and arrangements based on their
effectiveness in promoting sustainable development and mutual benefit for both
colonies and the mother country.

## Source Chapter

Book V, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith evaluates various colonial economic systems, concluding that many have
been ineffective or counterproductive due to their basis in mercantilist rather
than liberal economic principles.

## Economic Domain

Regulation

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