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# Colonial Economic System Sustainability

## Definition

The ability of different approaches to colonial management to maintain long-term economic viability without creating unsustainable dependencies or inefficiencies. More open systems typically prove more sustainable than restrictive monopoly arrangements.

## Source Chapter

Book IV, Chapter 7

## Context

Smith argues that monopoly-based colonial systems are inherently unsustainable, creating economic inefficiencies and political tensions that ultimately undermine their viability. He contends that more open arrangements would prove more sustainable by promoting natural economic development and mutual benefit.

## Economic Domain

General Theory

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