Competitive Response in 18th Century Britain
In the early 18th century, an observer noted that inexpensive textiles from India had become so popular in Britain that they were worn by nearly everyone, primarily due to their low price. From the perspective of a British textile manufacturer at that time, describe two distinct potential business or political strategies they might have pursued in response to this intense competition.
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