volkswirtschaftlich
Translation
economic, macroeconomic, national economic
Examples
Wir diskutieren die volkswirtschaftlichen Folgen.
We are discussing the economic consequences.
Das hat große volkswirtschaftliche Bedeutung.
That has great macroeconomic significance.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) economic That is an economic analysis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ökonomisch, makroökonomisch; Antonyms: betriebswirtschaftlich (microeconomic)
Etymology
Derived from 'Volkswirtschaft' (national economy) with the adjectival suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-ic').
Memory Tips
Contrast it with 'betriebswirtschaftlich' (business/microeconomic). 'Volkswirtschaftlich' is about the big picture, the 'macro' economy of a nation.