kuluspõhist
Kuluspõhist is a term used in Estonian-language scholarship to describe a historical approach that foregrounds costs, prices, exchanges, and material constraints as driving forces in social and cultural life. The term is a compound formed from elements meaning cost and historical perspective, and it is employed to characterize narratives and interpretations that give economic conditions a central role in shaping cultural change.
The concept emerged within discussions on material culture and economic history in Estonia and the Baltic
Methodologically, kuluspõhist draws on varied sources such as archival accounts, household budgets, price records, inventories, and
Reception and scope vary, with supporters arguing that it adds a valuable material dimension to understanding