Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that studies the economy as a whole, including things like inflation, unemployment, and national income. It looks at big-picture trends rather than individual businesses or consumers.
From Greek 'makro-' meaning 'large' and 'economics,' from 'oikonomia' meaning 'household management.' The term contrasts with 'microeconomics,' which focuses on smaller units like firms and households.
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