Phrases related to: Economy

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bloom is off the rose	Business is not going well for a particular identified firm or industry, or the overall economy has taken a downturn.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
buy cheap, buy twice	Buying a cheap but inferior product is a false economy since it will need replacement.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
company town	A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and local government.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
crony capitalism	A form of economy in which success in business depends on close relationships with government officials, often implying favouritism.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
dismal science	Nickname for economics or for the field of political economy.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
eat one's own dog food	To use or consume the economic goods or services that oneself is producing; to be part of a closed household economy.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)