economist
noun
econ·o·mist
i-ˈkä-nə-mist 
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Economists are predicting rapid inflation.
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The producer price index was unchanged in February, while economists polled by Dow Jones expected a 0.3% month-over-month increase.
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Lisa Kailai Han,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Tariffs are ‘Trump’s Windex’ The trade war escalation has alarmed investors, CEOs and economists — not to mention a growing chunk of the American public.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, markets are in free fall, and economists are raising alarms about inflation and a possible U.S. recession.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
The inflation report, which showed overall prices rose less for U.S. consumers last month than economists expected, helped companies in the artificial intelligence industry lead the way.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Tariffs are ‘Trump’s Windex’ The trade war escalation has alarmed investors, CEOs and economists — not to mention a growing chunk of the American public.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, markets are in free fall, and economists are raising alarms about inflation and a possible U.S. recession.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
The inflation report, which showed overall prices rose less for U.S. consumers last month than economists expected, helped companies in the artificial intelligence industry lead the way.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Economist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economist. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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