economics

n : the branch of social science that deals with the production

and distribution and consumption of goods and services

and their management [syn: {economic science}, {political

economy}]

ergonomics

The study of the design and arrangement of equipment so that

people will interact with the equipment in healthy,

comfortable, and efficient manner. As related to computer

equipment, ergonomics is concerned with such factors as the

physical design of the keyboard, screens, and related

hardware, and the manner in which people interact with these

hardware devices.

(1995-04-14)