Meaning & use

economic

adjective·Academic

Relating to the production, distribution, and use of money, goods, and resources in a society.

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The government introduced new economic policies aimed at reducing unemployment nationwide.

Analysts debated whether the economic downturn would last through the following year.

A note on using this word

Do not confuse 'economic' (relating to the economy) with 'economical' (careful with money or resources).

Words with a similar meaning

financialfiscal

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