( used with a singular verb ) the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind.

( used with a plural verb ) financial considerations; economically significant aspects

What are the economics of such a project?

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finance , business , the dismal science , social science , arbitrage , bond , credit , deflation , equity , fund , futures , inflation , interest , loan , macroeconomics , management , portfolio , recession , securities , stock , system , treasury