Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

econ

noun

/ˈiː.kɒn/

Definition

Econ is a colloquial term often used to refer to the field of economics or something related to economic principles.

Examples

Many students enrolled in the econ program to better understand market trends.
The professor gave a lecture on fiscal policy in the econ department.
She decided to major in econ because she has always been interested in how economies function.

Meaning

The word ‘econ’ is typically shorthand for economics, encompassing various aspects such as the study of production, consumption, and the distribution of goods and services.