substantivism

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noun

An approach to economics that distinguishes between two forms of economics: the rational choice between uses of limited resources; and the way in which humans make a living interacting within their social and natural environments.

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Meanings

nounsubstantivism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn approach to economics that distinguishes between two forms of economics: the rational choice between uses of limited resources; and the way in which humans make a living interacting within their social and natural environments.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “substantivism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/substantivism.

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