The Colonial Powers Adopted Two Basic Philosophies in Seeking to Govern

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Essay

The colonial powers adopted two basic philosophies in seeking to govern their conquered territories in Asia and Africa-assimilation and association.What were the principles behind these philosophies,and how did they work in practice? Which do you believe was more successful?

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Definitions:

Actual Price Level

The current general price of goods and services in an economy at a particular time.

Inflation Rate

A measure of the rate at which the overall level of prices for goods and services is rising, indicating a decrease in the purchasing power of a country's currency.

Short Run

A period in economics during which at least one factor of production is considered fixed, focusing on immediate effects of changes in demand or supply.

Expansionary Gap

The amount by which actual output in the short run exceeds the economy’s potential output