noun

economics

economics

She is studying economics at university.

She is studying economics at university.

The economics of the project are not favorable.

The economics of the project are not favourable.

((economics)) the study of trade and industry I am interested in economics.

Synonyms: finance, business studies

From Greek 'oikonomia' (household management), from 'oikos' (house) + 'nomos' (managing).

Think of 'eco' as house/environment and 'nomics' as the rules or laws of managing it.

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