economist

American  

[ih-kon-uh-mist] / ɪˈkɒn ə mɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in economics.

2. Archaic. a thrifty or frugal person.

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economist British  

/ ɪˈkɒnəmɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in economics

2. archaic a person who advocates or practises frugality

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Etymology

Origin of economist

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

Example Sentences

Beyond the dynamism in the “new economy,” economists are focused on a struggling “old economy” that still accounts for 80% of gross domestic product.

From Barron's

Beyond the dynamism in the “new economy,” economists are focused on a struggling “old economy” that still accounts for 80% of gross domestic product.

From Barron's

Beyond the dynamism in the “new economy,” economists are focused on a struggling “old economy” that still accounts for 80% of gross domestic product.

From Barron's

David Oxley, chief climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics, however, says while tight supplies will keep prices elevated over the near term, fading China demand into 2026 could trigger a broader pullback.

From Barron's

The anomalies studied by behavioral economists suggest that logic is rarely the most important factor in decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal