What is the origin of the word economic activity?

Answer 1

There is some disagreement however most would maintain that economics originated with early mercantilist and pre-classical theories such as those of john Locke, Richard Cantillon, Dudley North, Thomas Mun and some physiocrats such as Francis Quesnay.

As an interesting point as a science it started rather late compared to most however many believe this is because a fully coherent market economy did not come to existence till the imperialist rise of nations such as England, France and Spain.

Answer 2

While the 'art of managing a household' (economics) IS an English word, it was derived from the French word economique, sometime in the 1580s. It's meaning of 'science of wealth' is first noted 1792.

Answer 3

Economics is a Greek word. It means "household management."

Answer 4

Economics is a Greek word meaning "household management."

Answer 5

The word "economics" has its origin in the Greek "oikonomikós" (relating to household management), from "oikos" (house).

Answer 6

The word "Economic Activity" comes from ancient greek words "olkovoμla"(house) "νόμος"(law), meaning "The rules of the house."

Answer 7

eco

Answer 8

greek language