In 19th- and 20th-century America, the economic individualist was envisioned in rural settings as a homesteading farmer. As a city dweller, he was seen as a small merchant, independent craftsman or self-reliant professional.

• 在19世纪和20世纪的美国，一般人心目中的经济个人主义者在农村指的是拥有宅地的农民，在城市指的是小商人、独立手艺工人或自力更生的专业人员。