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economic determinism

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economic determinism
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(Sociology) a doctrine that states that all cultural, social, political, and intellectual activities are a product of the economic organization of society


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The main narrative that drives Smith's argument is the emergence of modern elites and their claims to social worth, although he is at pains to avoid the term "bourgeoisie" and, indeed, to eschew the economic determinism of a class analysis altogether.
The studies of Sweden and South Korea are good examples of this analysis as they highlight the significance of party politics and cultural history over pure economic determinism.
Its economic determinism predisposed to overlook important social-political forces such as religion, ethnicity, the varieties of group interest, and the historic role of specific individuals.
 
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