economics
(used with a singular verb) the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind.
(used with a plural verb) financial considerations; economically significant aspects: What are the economics of such a project?
Origin of economics
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British Dictionary definitions for economics
/ (ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks, ˌɛkə-) /
(functioning as singular) the social science concerned with the production and consumption of goods and services and the analysis of the commercial activities of a society: See also macroeconomics, microeconomics
(functioning as plural) financial aspects: the economics of the project are very doubtful
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Cultural definitions for economics
The science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities.
Notes for economics
Notes for economics
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