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Definition of

economic model

Economics

computerized forecast of economic trends a computerized plan of a country's economic system, used for forecasting economic trends

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Definitions of ’economic model’ and meaning of ’economic model’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’economic model’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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