For "thrifty" (meaning careful with money):
* మితవ్యయం (mitavyaayam): This is the most common and direct translation for "thrifty". It means being careful with spending and avoiding waste.
* పొదుపు (podupu): This word also means "savings" and is often used to describe someone who saves money regularly.
* సంపాదన (sampadana): While literally meaning "earning", it can also be used in the context of being careful with money earned and spending it wisely.
For "economic" (meaning relating to the economy):
* ఆర్థిక (aarthikam): This is the most common and direct translation for "economic". It refers to anything related to the economy, finance, or money.
* వ్యాపార (vyaaparam): This word means "business" or "commerce" and is often used in the context of economic activity.
Other options:
* కనీసం (kanisam): This means "minimum" or "least" and can be used to describe someone who uses the least amount of money possible.
* సద్వినియోగం (sadviniyogam): This means "proper utilization" and can be used to describe someone who uses their resources wisely and effectively.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the meaning you want to convey.