In This Economy

The pre-cursor to a bad decision or proposition, usually as an excuse.

Ex 1. "In this economy, it's okay to not shower for six days."

Ex 2. "In this economy, it's necessary to limit a few of the extra rights of the people."

by Johnnytherockhammer October 18, 2011

econocult

Any scheme or organization that promises quick financial rewards for little effort, esp. those that attempt to show a happy 'community of users'. Usually promotes itself with many (often over-emphatic) so-called personal testimonials.

Examples of econocults:

"Sign up 5 of your friends to our great offers, and get a FREE Ipod!"

"I earned over $20,000 in the first five minutes on the Amazing Crazy Cash system!"

by Benjamin D. Haynes January 11, 2006

Econopocalypse

Economic apocalypse

I can't afford to do anything because of the econopocalypse.

by Metrosexuwell May 11, 2009

ecomodder

A person using modifications to their car in hopes to increase his MPG. This is normally done to increase mileage for cheap in order to save money.

It can be from throwing parts into your engine to make it more fuel efficient or by making your car/bike more aerodynamic

Look at that custom boat-tail, he must be an ecomodder.

by BobTheEcoFreak September 16, 2012

economic incest

Screwing a family member on a business transaction.

He paid his sister so much below market value for that property that it was economic incest.

by ThorMonster March 29, 2016

economic democracy

A socioeconomic philosophy that seeks to equalize decision-making power by giving ownership of businesses to the workers that run them. Allegedly, this will even out the distribution of wealth by shifting power from the minority (corporations) and put it in the hands of the majority (the people). Society will then democratically be able to choose the level of resources allocated to businesses.

Here is a link to an informative article explaining economic democracy in more depth, check it out!
www.luc.edu/faculty/dschwei/economicdemocracy.pdf

by peacetothepeople May 17, 2016

economic profit

The concept of settling down with a girl over the winter months in order to save money and avoid going out on those cold nights.

"So mate, have you found yourself any economic profit yet?"

by doing the dishes May 25, 2016