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economics
economics /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/
noun
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The branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
(
economic science
, political economy
, econ
[Informal, American] , economics
)
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
The college offers a course in economics, which is quite popular among students
The college offers a course in economics, which is quite popular among students
economic
economic /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/
adjective
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()
Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
(
economical
, economic
)
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
Economic growth
economic growth
Aspects of social, political, and economical life
aspects of social, political, and economical life
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()
Of or relating to the science of economics
(
economic
)
of or relating to the science of economics
Economic theory
economic theory
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Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
(
economic
, economical
)
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
An economic use of home heating oil
an economic use of home heating oil
A modern economical heating system
a modern economical heating system
An economical use of her time
an economical use of her time
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Financially rewarding
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economic
)
financially rewarding
It was no longer economic to keep the factory open
it was no longer economic to keep the factory open
Have to keep prices high enough to make it economic to continue the service
have to keep prices high enough to make it economic to continue the service
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Concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money)
(
economic
)
concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money)
He wrote the book primarily for economic reasons
he wrote the book primarily for economic reasons
Gave up the large house for economic reasons
gave up the large house for economic reasons
In economic terms they are very privileged
in economic terms they are very privileged