macroeconomia

[mah-kroh-eh-koh-noh-MEE-ah]
nounfemininepl: macroeconomias
macroeconomics
1. The branch of economics that studies the economy as a whole, including national income, employment, inflation, and economic growth
Macroeconomics focuses on large-scale economic factors such as GDP and unemployment rates.
A macroeconomia estuda fatores econômicos em larga escala, como PIB e taxas de desemprego.
2. The analysis of aggregate economic phenomena and their effects on the overall performance of an economy
The central bank uses macroeconomic policies to control inflation and promote economic stability.
O banco central utiliza políticas macroeconômicas para controlar a inflação e promover estabilidade econômica.
Macroeconomia is a foundational term in Brazilian economics education and policy-making. The term is frequently used in discussions about national economic performance, central bank decisions, and government fiscal policy. In Brazil, understanding macroeconomic indicators is particularly important given the country's history of inflation and economic volatility. The word is used identically in Portugal and across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
economia geraleconomia agregadaeconomia nacional
Antonyms / Antônimos
microeconomia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
macroeconomia
Standard term used in economics education and government policy discussions
Portugal
macroeconomia
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; standard academic and professional term
São Paulo
macroeconomia
Commonly used in business and financial sectors

Related Words

PIB (produto interno bruto)inflaçãodesempregopolítica monetáriapolítica fiscaleconomiacrescimento econômico

Related Idioms & Phrases

política macroeconômica expansionista
choque macroeconômico
equilíbrio macroeconômico
indicadores macroeconômicos
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