/ek'euh nom"iks, ee'keuh-/ , n.
1. ( used with a sing. v. ) the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind.
2. ( used with a pl. v. ) financial considerations; economically significant aspects: What are the economics of such a project?
[ 1785-95; see ECONOMIC, -ICS ]