Economic
adjective
Relating to economy; about how money is made and used.
The economic situation in our country is improving.
Often appears as...
- economic growth
- economic crisis
adjective
Cost-effective; giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
Diesel cars are more economic than petrol ones for long-distance travel.
Often appears as...
- economic car
- economic approach
adjective
Relating to economics; the theories, principles, and models that deal with how the market process works.
Economic theories can be difficult to understand.
Often appears as...
- economic model
- economic theories
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relating to economy; about how money is made and used.
The economic situation in our country is improving.
Often appears as...
- economic growth
- economic crisis
adjective
Cost-effective; giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
Diesel cars are more economic than petrol ones for long-distance travel.
Often appears as...
- economic car
- economic approach
adjective
Relating to economics; the theories, principles, and models that deal with how the market process works.
Economic theories can be difficult to understand.
Often appears as...
- economic model
- economic theories
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Broad Impacts
Use this sense of 'economic' to discuss general financial effects on people and countries.
Economic policies can lift citizens out of poverty.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personal Finance
'Economic' doesn't usually refer to individual money matters, but to larger scale finance.
Economic trends often predict market fluctuations.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Debate
'Economic' matters are common topics in news and public discussions, especially during elections.
Candidates presented their economic plans during the debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Broad Impacts
Use this sense of 'economic' to discuss general financial effects on people and countries.
Economic policies can lift citizens out of poverty.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personal Finance
'Economic' doesn't usually refer to individual money matters, but to larger scale finance.
Economic trends often predict market fluctuations.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Debate
'Economic' matters are common topics in news and public discussions, especially during elections.
Candidates presented their economic plans during the debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Broad Impacts
Use this sense of 'economic' to discuss general financial effects on people and countries.
Economic policies can lift citizens out of poverty.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personal Finance
'Economic' doesn't usually refer to individual money matters, but to larger scale finance.
Economic trends often predict market fluctuations.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Debate
'Economic' matters are common topics in news and public discussions, especially during elections.
Candidates presented their economic plans during the debate.
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Video examples
What gives a dollar bill...
and a decrease in consumer spending would reduce business profits, leading to more unemployment and a further decrease in spending, causing the economy to keep shrinking. So most economists believe that while too much of either is dangerous, a small, consistent amount of inflation is necessary to encourage economic growth.
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Population pyramids:...
about a country than just a set of numbers, by showing both where it's been and where it's headed within a single image. And in today's increasingly interconnected world, facing issues such as food shortages, ecological threats, and economic disparities, it is increasingly important for both scientists and policy makers
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What are the universal...
as well as social, economic, and cultural rights, such as the right to education and the right to freely choose one's occupation and be paid and treated fairly. The declaration takes no sides as to which rights are more important, insisting on their universality,
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Are China and the US...
that was the past. We live now in a world of interdependence and globalization. It could never happen again." Guess what? The economic historians tell us that in fact, the time which we reached the greatest point of economic integration and globalization
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What does it mean to be...
such as searching for better economic opportunities or leaving drought-stricken areas in search of better circumstances. There are many people around the world who have been displaced because of natural disasters, food insecurities, and other hardships,
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How does fracking work?...
Does fracking take time, money, and research away from the development of cleaner renewable energy sources? Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking may fall short in the face of global climate change.
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What game theory teaches...
states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was an economic tension that's what kept the
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The Rise of the Cali...
My uncle Gilberto built an economic empire. He wanted to fulfill his dream with my dad, because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family.
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The past, present and...
On a societal level, the rapid loss of population led to important changes in Europe's economic conditions. With more food to go around, as well as more land and better pay for the surviving farmers and workers,
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
but the economics of desert survival is a numbers game and for the moment at least this communal life is the key to her future
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What gives a dollar bill...
and a decrease in consumer spending would reduce business profits, leading to more unemployment and a further decrease in spending, causing the economy to keep shrinking. So most economists believe that while too much of either is dangerous, a small, consistent amount of inflation is necessary to encourage economic growth.
Video examples
Population pyramids:...
about a country than just a set of numbers, by showing both where it's been and where it's headed within a single image. And in today's increasingly interconnected world, facing issues such as food shortages, ecological threats, and economic disparities, it is increasingly important for both scientists and policy makers
Video examples
What are the universal...
as well as social, economic, and cultural rights, such as the right to education and the right to freely choose one's occupation and be paid and treated fairly. The declaration takes no sides as to which rights are more important, insisting on their universality,
Video examples
Are China and the US...
that was the past. We live now in a world of interdependence and globalization. It could never happen again." Guess what? The economic historians tell us that in fact, the time which we reached the greatest point of economic integration and globalization
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What does it mean to be...
such as searching for better economic opportunities or leaving drought-stricken areas in search of better circumstances. There are many people around the world who have been displaced because of natural disasters, food insecurities, and other hardships,
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
Does fracking take time, money, and research away from the development of cleaner renewable energy sources? Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking may fall short in the face of global climate change.
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was an economic tension that's what kept the
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
My uncle Gilberto built an economic empire. He wanted to fulfill his dream with my dad, because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family.
Video examples
The past, present and...
On a societal level, the rapid loss of population led to important changes in Europe's economic conditions. With more food to go around, as well as more land and better pay for the surviving farmers and workers,
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
but the economics of desert survival is a numbers game and for the moment at least this communal life is the key to her future
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
The truth of anything doesn't matter anymore. What's right doesn't matter. What makes economic common sense doesn't matter. I'm blue in the face over it.
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Joe Biden
American President
People everywhere in the world are hungry for economic opportunity. And it's about a lot more than being able to make money.
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Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
Healthy children develop healthy communities, which in turn support a community's economic well-being.
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Carlos Carvalhal
Portuguese Footballer
To me, I don't have any problems. I don't have economic problems. I have an independent life.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Russian Statesman
Economics is a subject that does not greatly respect one's wishes.
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Leigh Steinberg
American Businessman
I just knew that economics had never been my big motivation.
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Mao Zedong
Chinese Leader
Political work is the life-blood of all economic work.
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Lloyd Shapley
American Economist
I never, never in my life took a course in economics.
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Ruby Dee
American Actress
The economics of life is against the family.
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Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
Economics runs the world.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
The truth of anything doesn't matter anymore. What's right doesn't matter. What makes economic common sense doesn't matter. I'm blue in the face over it.
Quote examples
Joe Biden
American President
People everywhere in the world are hungry for economic opportunity. And it's about a lot more than being able to make money.
Quote examples
Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
Healthy children develop healthy communities, which in turn support a community's economic well-being.
Quote examples
Carlos Carvalhal
Portuguese Footballer
To me, I don't have any problems. I don't have economic problems. I have an independent life.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Russian Statesman
Economics is a subject that does not greatly respect one's wishes.
Quote examples
Leigh Steinberg
American Businessman
I just knew that economics had never been my big motivation.
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Mao Zedong
Chinese Leader
Political work is the life-blood of all economic work.
Quote examples
Lloyd Shapley
American Economist
I never, never in my life took a course in economics.
Quote examples
Ruby Dee
American Actress
The economics of life is against the family.
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Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
Economics runs the world.
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