The concept of 'extractive economies' in a colonial context refers to:
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Correct answer: Removing raw materials from a colony to be processed in the imperial center
In an extractive economy, the imperial power focuses solely on harvesting resources like timber, minerals, or oil. Very little value is added within the colony, leaving it economically dependent and underdeveloped.
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