Agrarian economies refer to societies where the primary mode of economic production is based on agriculture, with most people involved in farming and relying on the land for their livelihood.
Related terms
Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization that began in the late 18th century, characterized by the transition from agrarian economies to factory-based production systems.
Cottage Industry: A pre-industrial system in which skilled workers produced goods from home using hand tools or simple machinery.
Enclosure Movement: The process of consolidating small farms into larger ones through fencing off common lands, often leading to increased agricultural productivity but also displacing rural peasants.