SINCE 1828
microeconomics
noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction
mi·cro·eco·nom·ics
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Definition of microeconomics
: a study of economics in terms of individual areas of activity (such as a firm) — compare macroeconomics
Other Words from microeconomics
microeconomic
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adjective
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adjective
microeconomist
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noun
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microeconomics
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English Language Learners Definition of microeconomics
: the study of the economic decisions and actions of individual people, companies, etc.
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