Appreciation Definition

Definition: It refers to an increase in the value of an asset (such as such as a stock, bond, currency or real estate) occurred  for …

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Annuity Definition

Definition: It refers to a series of equal payments that are usually made at regular intervals for a set amount of years or for the …

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Annual Fee Definition

Definition: It refers to the yearly charge by financial institutions on certain type of accounts (for having a credit card or credit account) in order …

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Amortization Definition

Definition: It refers to writing off an intangible asset investment over the projected life of the assets, or the process of liquidating a debt such …

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Allowance Definition

Definition: It refers to sum of money paid at regular intervals to a recipient, often by a parent to a child; sometimes paid in compensation …

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Aggregate Demand Curve Definition

Definition: The graph that shows the relationship between the aggregate demand (quantity of output –real GDP) and diffrerent price levels. The aggregate demand curve, AD, …

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Aggregate Demand Definition

Definition: In macroeconomics, it is the total demand for final goods and services within an economy at a given period and overall price level. It …

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Agency Costs Definition

Definition: This occurs when the interests of the principal (a company or people) conflict with the interests of the agent. The principal hires the agent …

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Adverse Selection Definition

Definition: It occurs when there are information asymetries and difficulties in selecting customers. This term is used in insurance, economics, risk management and statistics. For …

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Add-On Rate Definition

Definition: Based on the assumption that the borrower holds the original principal for the entire loan period, it is an interest rate that is added …

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Accounts Receivable Definition

Definition: This refers to all short-term expected payments to the company from clients that have received the goods and services without paying all money. The …

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