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economy, economics
The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
経済 refers to the economy (systems of production and consumption) or economics as a field of study.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 経済的: economical, economic
- 経済学: economics (academic field)
- 経済成長: economic growth
- 経済危機: economic crisis
- 経済政策: economic policy
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
NOTE:
経済的 can mean both "economic" (relating to the economy) and "economical" (cost-effective, thrifty).