Rentier often implies earning without actively working, stressing passive income.

Passive Income

Use rentier when referring to income specifically from properties, not other types of investments.

Property Context

Sometimes 'rentier' has a negative connotation, seen as unearned wealth.

A rentier state relies heavily on resource revenue, often neglecting other economic sectors.

Rentier states may have less political unrest due to wealth distribution from resource income.

Rentier states often depend on international markets and investors, affecting their sovereignty.