the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management

involving financial matters

obtain or provide money for

the study of the role of the government in the economy.

the economic analysis of all decisions made by households.

holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices

not holding securities or commodities that one sells in expectation of a fall in prices

without possessing something at the time it is contractually sold

the management of money and credit and banking and investments

any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration)