make this sound good and understandable in the story of "Enter the Machine" Economic resistance encompasses efforts to challenge the economic dominance of Western powers and safeguard local economies from exploitation. Non-Western societies often resisted Western economic imperialism by promoting self-sufficiency, local industry, and trade networks independent of Western influence. This resistance took the form of boycotts, trade embargoes, and the promotion of indigenous economic models that prioritized community welfare over profit maximization. By resisting economic subjugation, these societies sought to assert their economic sovereignty and mitigate the adverse effects of Western capitalism