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# Colony Economic System Purpose
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## Definition
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The fundamental reason for establishing and maintaining colonial economic
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arrangements, which Smith argues should be mutual benefit rather than the
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enrichment of the mother country at the expense of the colonies.
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## Source Chapter
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Book V, Chapter 3
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## Context
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Smith discusses the proper purpose of colonial economic systems, arguing that
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they should aim for mutual benefit rather than the one-sided advantage that
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has characterized much colonial policy.
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## Economic Domain
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Regulation
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