---
entity_slug: market_based_economic_identity
entity_type: Element
vsm_system: S5
type_rationale: Market-based economic identity is a persistent characteristic that
  regions and communities possess based on their market access, making it a stock-like
  entity that exists independently rather than a process or relation.
vsm_rationale: This entity operates at the level of regional identity and fundamental
  economic purpose, determining what types of production and trade define different
  areas' basic economic character and viability.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:12:28.245579'
---

# Classification: Market Based Economic Identity

## Entity Type

Element

## VSM System

S5

## Type Rationale

Market-based economic identity is a persistent characteristic that regions and communities possess based on their market access, making it a stock-like entity that exists independently rather than a process or relation.

## VSM Rationale

This entity operates at the level of regional identity and fundamental economic purpose, determining what types of production and trade define different areas' basic economic character and viability.
