| economic entomology | <study> The study of insects which are able to cause economic losses by destroying plants or animals that are commercially valuable. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| economic sector | A subdivision of economic activities based on major purpose (for example, "commercial sector" or "private sector"). (05 Dec 1998) |
| economic value of life | The evaluation of the monetary value of a life lost or a life saved. (12 Dec 1998) |
| united states office of economic opportunity | A division of the executive branch of the united states government concerned with overall planning, promoting, and administering programs relative to the provision of opportunities for economic advancement. (12 Dec 1998) |