Showing results for macroeconomics. Search instead for Demand+Economics.

macroeconomics

American

[mak-roh-ek-uh-nom-iks, -ee-kuh-] / ˌmæk roʊˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪks, -ˌi kə- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the branch of economics dealing with the broad and general aspects of an economy, as the relationship between the income and investments of a country as a whole.

macroeconomics British

/ -ˌɛk-, ˌmækrəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of economics concerned with aggregates, such as national income, consumption, and investment Compare microeconomics

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

macroeconomics Cultural

The part of economic theory that deals with aggregates, such as national income, total employment, and total consumption. (Compare microeconomics.)

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

Etymology

Origin of macroeconomics

First recorded in 1945–50; macro- + economics

Compare meaning

How does macroeconomics compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

macroeconomics vs. microeconomics

Vocabulary lists containing macroeconomics

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Macroeconomics

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Moreover, the banking system is far better capitalized now as the result of postcrisis reforms, Piper Sandler’s macroeconomics research team, led by Nancy Lazar, notes in a report.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He was seen as an economist who enjoyed trading more than macroeconomics, the person said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

As it turns out, fewer people are researching online for bath- and kitchen-remodeling plans, according to Neil Dutta, head of macroeconomics at Renaissance Macro Research.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

"We are not exporting high-value products," Dr Bertha Bangara Chikadza, senior lecturer in macroeconomics at the University of Malawi and the president of the Economics Association of Malawi, told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

“I’m taking a ten-week macroeconomics course, yet my textbook costs over $120 for just five months — and that’s the cheapest option,” lamented my friend at the University of Washington.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023