chrematist

plural chrematists

1. One who studies or guides the wealth of the state; a political economist.

   In the letter he gives Leon good news about the condemnation of their opponents by the chrematists, and states that the king will hear the case.

   1989, Michael Prior, Paul the Letter-Writer and the Second Letter to Timothy, →ISBN, page 231

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   An augmentation of production is generally considered as an addition to national wealth ; and it is on this ground that all nations, under the guidance of the Chrematists, are making such strenuous efforts to increase their agricultural and manufactured produce.

   1850, Archibald Alison, Essays, political, historical and miscellaneous, page 233

   They complained to Apollonius but Apollonius was not able to appear personally and sent a judge, the chrematist Peton, before whose court the peasants had to appear.

   1918, Robert Francis Seybolt, The Colonial Citizen of New York City

   The great philosopher Thales of Miletus was a part-time chrematist. According to Aristotle, Thales was reproached with his personal poverty as clear evidence that his philosophy was of no use: 'Thales, if you're so smart, how come you ain't rich?"

   2014, Herman E. Daly, From Uneconomic Growth to a Steady-State Economy, →ISBN, page 99

2. One who seeks to acquire wealth; a money-grubber.

   The chrematist is a harsh employer and partner, for he will use any means to maximise his targets.

   2008, Christine Wanjiru Gichure, Ethics for Africa Today: An Introduction to Business Ethics, page 103

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   In this scene he seems to generate money out of itself, like Aristotle's exploitative usurer or chrematist.

   1995, Mark Osteen, The economy of Ulysses: making both ends meet, page 172

   Unlimited accumulation is the goal of the chrematist and is evidence for Aristotle of the unnaturalness of the activity.

   2001, Hans-Dirk van Hoogstraten, Deep Economy: Caring for Ecology, Humanity and Religion, →ISBN, page 45