---
entity_slug: systemic_stability_analysis
evaluator: null
evaluated_at: '2026-02-23T06:28:40.185979'
overall_score: 2.6
scores:
- name: definition_precision
  value: 2.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: The definition is quite vague and circular, using terms like "stability
    and resilience" without clear operational meaning. It functions more as an umbrella
    term for various economic considerations rather than capturing a distinct analytical
    concept.
- name: source_grounding
  value: 2.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: While Smith does discuss economic stability in Book IV, Chapter 6, he
    doesn't present "systemic stability analysis" as a formal analytical framework
    or methodology. This appears to impose modern systems thinking terminology onto
    Smith's more contextual discussions of policy effects.
- name: domain_placement
  value: 4.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: '"General Theory" is appropriate since this concept, if it exists in
    Smith, would span multiple economic domains rather than belonging to a specific
    area like trade or production. The broad theoretical nature fits this classification
    well.'
- name: vsm_relevance
  value: 3.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: This concept could potentially map to S3 (internal regulation) or S4
    (intelligence/adaptation) functions, as it involves monitoring system health and
    adapting to maintain stability. However, the vague definition makes precise VSM
    mapping difficult.
- name: explanatory_value
  value: 2.0
  max_value: 5.0
  rationale: As currently defined, this entity provides little explanatory power beyond
    naming the general concern for economic stability. It doesn't illuminate specific
    mechanisms, trade-offs, or structural relationships that Smith actually analyzes
    in his work.
---

# Evaluation: Systemic Stability Analysis

## definition_precision — 2.0 / 5.0

The definition is quite vague and circular, using terms like "stability and resilience" without clear operational meaning. It functions more as an umbrella term for various economic considerations rather than capturing a distinct analytical concept.

## source_grounding — 2.0 / 5.0

While Smith does discuss economic stability in Book IV, Chapter 6, he doesn't present "systemic stability analysis" as a formal analytical framework or methodology. This appears to impose modern systems thinking terminology onto Smith's more contextual discussions of policy effects.

## domain_placement — 4.0 / 5.0

"General Theory" is appropriate since this concept, if it exists in Smith, would span multiple economic domains rather than belonging to a specific area like trade or production. The broad theoretical nature fits this classification well.

## vsm_relevance — 3.0 / 5.0

This concept could potentially map to S3 (internal regulation) or S4 (intelligence/adaptation) functions, as it involves monitoring system health and adapting to maintain stability. However, the vague definition makes precise VSM mapping difficult.

## explanatory_value — 2.0 / 5.0

As currently defined, this entity provides little explanatory power beyond naming the general concern for economic stability. It doesn't illuminate specific mechanisms, trade-offs, or structural relationships that Smith actually analyzes in his work.
