The Economist Magazine

A British Magazine founded in 1848. It is a weekly that provides it's readers news of World Politics, recent advances in science, ect. It is set up in 16 parts, The World this Week, Leaders, Letters, Briefing of a major topic, United States, The Americas, Asia, Middle East and Africa, Europe, Britain, International, Business, Finance and Economics, another briefing,science and Technology, Books and Arts, Economic and Financial Indicators, and Obituary. Every once and a while there is also a 14 to 18 page section on a specific topic, and quarterly some articles from a sister magazine, Intelligent Life.

Many Political and Economic leaders read The Economist Magazine.

by Dasichferbotten October 31, 2011

In This [Economy]...

a preface or tag line used to mollify or quantify any ridiculous or unscrupulous action or statement

yeah i shoplifted some gum earlier today, but you know In This Economy...

In This Economy...who bothers to shower anyway.

by Chucky G March 12, 2009

econ

1) (n) Short for "economics."
2) (adj) Very cheap, low-quality, and budget. Short for "economical."
3) (v) To scam (con) someone over the internet.

Jeff: "How's that new Navigator you got over the internet, man? Those cars are sweet...and what a steal for $10,000!"
Geoff: "Um, yeah. It was a damned compass...you know those things you navigate with?"
Jeff: "OOOOOOOH that sucks man...haha, navigator...I get it! You got straight-up ECONNED!!!"
Geoff: "I should have known there was something up when they didn't have a picture. And it was totally econ too. It came from the Dollar Store and the needle was broken. Retail value: 20 cents."
Jeff: "You should have known better, idiot. You're an econ major!" *SMACK!!!*

by Nick D May 29, 2005

Booze economy

The idea of buying drink that provides the most alcohol for the lowest price

That beer looks quite nice, but wine is way better booze economy

by Gavin Spiller June 15, 2007

Economically owned

An expression in which the economy has inflicted a bad thing on someone even though it was not the economy's fault.

*John gets his character in a game headshot*

John: Oh my god, I just got economically owned!

Mike: Well, the economy is to be blamed for this.

John: What the fu** does the economy have to do with this?

Mike: I don't fu***** know, just accept that you got economically owned.

by StealthBlackHand March 20, 2009

Trickle Down Theory (non-economic theory)

The theory that a male standing in front of a urinal--no matter how much he squeezes, pulls, pushes, wipes, or waits--has a 100% probability of urinating after he has already pulled up his pants and finished relieving himself. Being a theory, it is impossible to prove, but the experience of billions of men of all ages and throughout all time have almost made the statement a truism.

Alex (while relieving himself in front of a urinal): Hey, didn't Reagan say taxing the rich less would mean more jobs and economic opportunities for simple folk like us?

Ken (while relieving himself in an adjacent urinal): I think so. Well, hey, he gave it his best shot. Now hurry up, we're going to be late for the foreclosure hearing. (Zips up.)

Alex: Alright. (Zips up, then feels a trickle of liquid go down his leg.) WTF?? Damn you trickle down theory (non-economic theory)!!!

Ken: Haha. Got you again, huh? Looks like I was one of the lucky ones. (Feels a trickle down his leg) MOTHER#$%^*@!!!!!!!!

by Ryno247 October 20, 2013

Economic Stockholm Syndrome

The behavior and attitudes exhibited by victims of financial subjugation, causing then to identify with and even defend their oppressors.

Q: Hey, what's up with Matt? His Dad is on social security, his mom got laid off, his sister's kids get free school lunches, he collects federal financial aid for college, and he only makes minimum wage working at Walmarts. Yet he keeps talking about how we need to cut taxes for the wealthy and quit spending so much on social programs.
A: Yeah, he thinks he's going to be a millionaire soon. He's got Economic Stockholm Syndrome.

by Woody Rollins August 25, 2011