economic determinism

noun

A socioeconomic theory stating that economic relationships (such as being an owner or capitalist, or being a worker or proletarian) are the foundation upon which all other societal and political arrangements are based

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Meanings

nouneconomic determinism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableeconomicsA socioeconomic theory stating that economic relationships (such as being an owner or capitalist, or being a worker or proletarian) are the foundation upon which all other societal and political arrangements are based

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
ecodeterminism
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