the economy
noun
: the system in one's country of producing, buying, and selling goods
People are worried about (the state of) the economy.
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The war in Myanmar has displaced millions, divided the country into military- and non-military-controlled areas, and gutted the economy and healthcare system.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Roughly two-thirds of voters disapprove of his handling of Iran and the same goes for the economy and inflation, according to a recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
One person who knows him told the FT that Putin devotes 70% of his day to the war and only 30% to other duties, including the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
National polling suggests many Hispanic people are most concerned about the economy.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2026
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Roughly two-thirds of voters disapprove of his handling of Iran and the same goes for the economy and inflation, according to a recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
One person who knows him told the FT that Putin devotes 70% of his day to the war and only 30% to other duties, including the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
National polling suggests many Hispanic people are most concerned about the economy.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2026
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“The economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20economy. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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