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# Colony Economic System Evolution

## Definition

The historical development and transformation of colonial economic arrangements
over time, from initial settlement through various stages of development to
more mature economic systems.

## Source Chapter

Book V, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith traces the evolution of colonial economic systems, noting how they typically
follow predictable patterns of development while adapting to local conditions.

## Economic Domain

Accumulation

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