This is the 349th most frequent Lithuanian word.
ekonomikos
"Ekonomikos" in English means "economics."
Here, 'ekonomikos' is in the genitive case and attached to 'growth', indicating an aspect of economic development.
Ekonomikos augimas yra svarbus šalies progresui.
Economic growth is important for a country's progress.
In this sentence, 'ekonomikos' modifies 'theories' in the genitive case, specifying the field of study.
Aš studijuoju ekonomikos teorijas universitete.
I study economic theories at the university.
Here, 'ekonomikos' is an attribute in the genitive case describing the Ministry's area of responsibility.