---
entity_slug: economic_autonomy
entity_type: Principle
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: Economic Autonomy represents an abstract theoretical concept about
  self-governance in economic matters that would hold as a general rule across different
  contexts and systems.
vsm_rationale: Economic Autonomy operates at the policy level as it concerns fundamental
  questions of identity, authority, and purpose in how economic systems should be
  organized and governed.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T10:59:09.701045'
---

# Classification: Economic Autonomy

## Entity Type

Principle

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

Economic Autonomy represents an abstract theoretical concept about self-governance in economic matters that would hold as a general rule across different contexts and systems.

## VSM Rationale

Economic Autonomy operates at the policy level as it concerns fundamental questions of identity, authority, and purpose in how economic systems should be organized and governed.