Economic Intelligence vs. Frugal

[JPreston]

The term Economic Intelligence is used quite a bit these days. Isn't economic intelligence and being frugal the same thing? I welcome all feedback.

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This is information concerning the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, as well as labour, finance, taxation, and other aspects of a nation’s economy or of the international economic system.

economic intelligence -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia