---
entity_slug: economic_system_failure_indicator
entity_type: Element
vsm_system: S3*
type_rationale: Economic System Failure Indicator represents a persistent diagnostic
  tool or set of observable signs that exists independently as a measurable phenomenon,
  rather than being a process, relationship, or abstract principle.
vsm_rationale: This entity functions as an audit mechanism that inspects and monitors
  the integrity and compliance of economic arrangements against their intended objectives,
  detecting when systems are failing to perform as designed.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:01:46.540378'
---

# Classification: Economic System Failure Indicator

## Entity Type

Element

## VSM System

S3*

## Type Rationale

Economic System Failure Indicator represents a persistent diagnostic tool or set of observable signs that exists independently as a measurable phenomenon, rather than being a process, relationship, or abstract principle.

## VSM Rationale

This entity functions as an audit mechanism that inspects and monitors the integrity and compliance of economic arrangements against their intended objectives, detecting when systems are failing to perform as designed.
