economist

[ih-kon-uh-mist]

noun

1. a specialist in economics.

2. Archaic.,  a thrifty or frugal person.

economist

/ ɪˈkɒnəmɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in economics

2. archaic,  a person who advocates or practises frugality

Word History and Origins

Origin of economist¹

First recorded in 1580–90; econom(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

In 2020, economist Paul Milgrom unplugged the phone when the Nobel committee called - in the middle of the night - to tell him he had won the Nobel for economics.

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Many economists have pointed out that the White House reductions have been accompanied by other deficit-ballooning policies, which could undercut their attacks on Democrats for being the party of fiscal irresponsibility.

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“Finding construction labor was hard before, and now it’s even harder,” economist Richard Green said.

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Antoni is an economist at the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, and was previously at conservative research group Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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The upcoming Budget has loomed over the conference, fuelling speculation of tax rises, which most economists think are likely.

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