microeconomics
noun
mi·cro·eco·nom·ics
ˌmī-krō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-miks 
-ˌē-kə-
plural in form but usually singular in construction
: a study of economics in terms of individual areas of activity (such as a firm, household, prices, etc.) compare macroeconomics
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The Flowpay founder talks about juggling coding and testing his payment app while also trying to finish his microeconomics homework on time.
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Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Microeconomics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microeconomics. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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