economy
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- 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
- A glut of new studies arrive at the same conclusion: a weakening economy means less reliable health coverage, and children bear the brunt of the decline.
- The economy is showing consistent signs of improvement, but probably not enough to stop employers from cutting jobs or to keep the unemployment rate from rising.
- Still being hailed as the next Asian miracle as recently as last year, Vietnam's economy has fallen on hard times.