Nearly 32% of Metro Miami's growth in 2011 was foreign-born, and more than half went on to become US citizens. While South Florida's population has been fairly stagnant for a decade, it's starting an unexpected shift upward, with Miami-Dade's population growing 2.1% in one year.
economy. 1  thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc. 2  an act or means of thrifty saving; a saving: He achieved a small economy by walking to work instead of taking a bus. 3  the management of the resources of a community, country, etc., especially with a view to its productivity.
Economy includes how goods are produced, exchanged, distributed, and consumed. The economy is an important aspect of society, and as the economy has evolved over time, societies have, too. This lesson will walk you through the evolution of economy from the agricultural revolution through the postindustrial era. We will look specifically at how technology and settlement changes have impacted the economy. We will also discuss the three sectors of a modern economy: primary, secondary, and tertiary.