Question

Explain the view of Paul Bernard regarding the economy of Vietnam.

Answer 1

Answer:

Paul Bernard, an influential writer and policy maker, strongly believed that the economy of the colonies needed to be developed. ... Bernard suggested that there were several barriers to economic growth in Vietnam: high population levels, low agricultural productivity and extensive indebtedness among the peasants.

Answer 2

Economy of Vietnam

Explanation:

Paul Bernard, an influential writer and policy maker, and he strongly believed that the economic development of the colonies was essential to serve the mother country. According to Bernard, there were several barriers to economic growth in Vietnam like the high population, low agricultural productivity and extensive indebtedness among the peasants. He argued that the purpose of acquiring colonies was to make profits. So if the economy of the colonies improved, then they would buy more goods. So he was in favour of land reforms, industrialization and creation of jobs in the colonies.