economic bloc; economic zone
Refers to a group of countries or regions that cooperate economically, often with reduced trade barriers. Common in geopolitical and economic contexts.
The EU is one of the world's largest economic blocs.
The growth of the Asian economic zone is attracting attention.
ecosystem; economic sphere
Used for a self-contained economic environment created by a company or consortium, such as a digital platform or service network. Often seen in business and tech contexts.
This app has built its own economic ecosystem.
There is a movement to form an economic sphere within the corporate group.