Koga, RalphMiyamoto, Molly2023-01-122023-01-122020https://hdl.handle.net/10125/104426This research project examines the economic policy of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early 19th century. From the time of Kamehameha I to the reign of Kauikeaouli, the ancient Hawaiian economy was transformed into a capitalist system as foreign points of view entered Hawaiian society. This paper analyzes the elements of a capitalist economy and the approaches taken by the chiefs to lead the Hawaiian Kingdom through economic policymaking. The main topics addressed include the global economy, forms of taxation, accumulation of national debt, and the changing perceptions of land and resources over time. By examining the type of economy that changed the ancient Hawaiians’ way of life, we can better understand the capitalist economic system that continues to influence our lifestyles in Hawaiʻi today. Keywords: Hawaiian economics, Hawaiian Kingdom, waiwai56 pagesAll UHM Honors Projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission from the copyright owner.Text