Question

Who was Paul Bernard how colonies can be developed according to Paul Bernard from the chapter Nationalist Movement in Indo-China in history

Answer 1

Paul Bernard was an influential writer and policy maker who suggested a model for the development of the French colonies.
1) Believer of development of colonies:He believed that economy of the colonies needed to be developed and it was the only method which could help in serving the interests of the mother country.
2) Economic circle : He argued that the purpose of acquiring colonies was to make profit. If the economy was developed and people had high per capita income, this would increase their purchasing power and they would buy more goods. The market would expand, leading better profits for the French business man.
According to them there were following barriers :
a) High Population levels.
b) Low agricultural productivity.
c) Extensive indebtedness among the peasants.