economics

US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks, ˌikə-/

UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪks/

A2

noun

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

other

  • A course of study in economics.

other

  • The general principles relating to the production and consumption of goods and services.
  • The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
  • The system by which a country's money and goods are produced and used.

other

  • Studies of trade, industry and money