(けいざい)

けいざい
noun
economy, economics
1. economy, economics
The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Japan's economy is growing.
I watch economic news every day.
I'm studying economics at university.
2. finance, financial affairs
Matters relating to money and financial management.
経済(けいざい)(きび)しい
Finances are tight.

経済(けいざい) refers to the economy (systems of production and consumption) or economics as a field of study.

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NOTE:
経済的(けいざいてき) can mean both "economic" (relating to the economy) and "economical" (cost-effective, thrifty).