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# Colonial Economic System Evaluation

## Definition

The systematic assessment of different approaches to colonial management based on their economic outcomes, efficiency, and mutual benefits. This evaluation demonstrates that more open systems consistently outperform restrictive monopoly arrangements.

## Source Chapter

Book IV, Chapter 7

## Context

Smith employs systematic evaluation throughout his analysis of colonial policy, comparing different approaches based on their actual economic outcomes. He argues that this evaluation consistently demonstrates the superiority of more open economic arrangements over monopoly control.

## Economic Domain

General Theory

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