An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The science that deals with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Etymology (EN): From L. oeconomicus “well ordered,” from Gk. oikonomikos “practiced in the management of a household or family,” from oikonomia, from oiko- “house,” → eco-,

• -nomia “rule, law,” → -nomy; + → -ics.

Etymology (PE): Bum, → eco- + -dât,
→ -nomy, + -ik, → -ics.