economics

economics

The social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Example

"She studied economics to better understand how markets and governments interact."

💡 Memory Tip

ECON-omics — eco comes from Greek for household. Economics is managing the household of society.

Etymology

From Greek 'oikonomia' meaning 'household management' — managing resources.

Common Misspellings

economcsecomomicseconimicseconomicss

Related Terms

macroeconomicsmicroeconomicsfiscal policymonetary policy

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