---
entity_slug: economic_system_success_measure
entity_type: Element
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: Economic System Success Measure is a concrete set of indicators and
  metrics that exists as a persistent tool for evaluation, rather than being a process,
  relationship, or abstract principle.
vsm_rationale: These measures operate at the highest level of political economy by
  determining whether entire economic arrangements are fulfilling their ultimate purposes
  of wealth generation and public welfare, which is the core function of S5 policy
  and purpose definition.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:03:47.301085'
---

# Classification: Economic System Success Measure

## Entity Type

Element

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

Economic System Success Measure is a concrete set of indicators and metrics that exists as a persistent tool for evaluation, rather than being a process, relationship, or abstract principle.

## VSM Rationale

These measures operate at the highest level of political economy by determining whether entire economic arrangements are fulfilling their ultimate purposes of wealth generation and public welfare, which is the core function of S5 policy and purpose definition.
