economics

study of production and resources

Roots

eco / oik: house, home, habitat
nomy: arrangement, law, system

Other words with the eco / oik root

ecology: study of organisms and environment
economic: related to resources or the economy
economist: expert in economics
economize: to use resources sparingly
economy: system of production and consumption
ecosystem: community of organisms and surroundings

Other words with the nomy root

astronomy: study of celestial objects and space
autonomous: self-directed; independent
autonomy: self-governance
economic: related to resources or the economy
economist: expert in economics
economize: to use resources sparingly
economy: system of production and consumption

Economics grows from household management into the study of resources at scale.

Economics asks how people choose when money, time, and labor are limited.

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