economy
- n the system of production and distribution and consumption
- n the efficient use of resources
economy of effort - n frugality in the expenditure of money or resources
the Scots are famous for their economy - n an act of economizing; reduction in cost
it was a small economy to walk to work every day
economy class
- n a class of accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodations
economy of scale
- n the saving in cost of production that is due to mass production
ecosoc
- n a permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for economic and social conditions
ecosoc commission
- n a commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations