Abstract: Power is a phenomenon which becomes a reality of itself and for itself. Its purpose throughout history focussed on the subjugation of others and it has therefore come under intense scrutiny. The individual who is subjugated sacrifices a degree of freedom and becomes vulnerable, even if such an individual exercises voluntary choice with regard to losing this freedom. The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights identifies certain inviolate human rights, stating that amongst others, everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Despite the proliferation of a large number of treaties focussing on human rights, the abuse of power has resulted in atrocities. Approximately 174 million people have been murdered through democide during 1900-1987. Absolute power kills absolutely. Globalisation and internationalisation are fundamental forces which cannot be denied – it permits obvious benefits to large number of people, but conversely threatens life in its broadest sense. Society is manifesting diverse ills it is postulated that protracted civil disturbance and revolutions could isolate governments from its subjects. It is proposed that a much more subtle and refined methodology exists on a global front to subjugate people in an economic sense: economic suppression. It is further postulated that there is a possible relationship between the utilisation of power and economic suppression. History and its scrutiny would conceivably react very negatively towards economic suppression and its disastrous consequences, for which the term “econocide” is coined.