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# Colony Economic Freedom

## Definition

The degree of economic liberty enjoyed by colonies, including freedom to trade,
invest, and develop their economies according to their own comparative advantages
rather than being constrained by metropolitan economic interests.

## Source Chapter

Book V, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith advocates for greater economic freedom for colonies, arguing that this
would benefit both the colonies and the mother country by allowing more efficient
allocation of resources.

## Economic Domain

Regulation

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