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Economies

Verb / ɪˈkɑ:nʌmi:z / / i:ˈkɑ:nʌmi:z / Another word for economies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Economies refers to the systems of producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services of a particular country or region.

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Common collocations

  • economies of scale
  • national economies
  • household economies
  • emerging economies
  • developing economies
  • global economies
  • sound economies
  • economic downturn

Word family

noun economy
adjective economic

Usage note

The plural 'economies' often refers to systems of managing resources, such as national economies or economies of scale. It can also refer to savings or reductions in spending.

Example sentences

  1. The economies of different countries can be impacted by global events.
  2. The government plays a role in the economy by regulating certain industries.
  3. Economies can experience periods of growth and decline.
  4. People can study economics to better understand how money works.
  5. The economies of certain countries rely heavily on tourism.

Quotes

  • 'The economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment, not the other way around.' - Herman Daly
  • 'In a real market economy, the financial sector is like the plumbing. It's something you need to operate the economy. But it is not the economy.' - Nouriel Roubini
  • 'The economy is not a machine. It's organic, and it's sensitive to a variety of factors.' - Janet Yellen

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