What is a 'Random Variable' A random variable is a variable whose value is unknown or a function that assigns values to...
What is a 'Rate Of Return'
A rate of return is the gain or loss on an investment over a specified time period, expressed as...
Definition
Rational pricing is the assumption in financial economics that asset prices will reflect the arbitrage-free price of the asset as any deviation from this...
What is 'Rate Of Change' The rate of change (ROC) is the speed at which a variable changes over a specific period...
What is ‘Re-Offer Price'
The term "re-offer price" refers to the price at which a financial institution offers a security that it has previously purchased....
What is rationing and why was it used during World War II
Rationing is a system of limiting the availability of goods or services to...
What is 'Rationalization'
Rationalization is a reorganization of a company in order to increase its efficiency. This reorganization may lead to an expansion or reduction...
What is 'Ratings Service' A company, such as Moody's or Standard & Poor's, that rates various debt and preferred stock issues for...
What is 'Ratio Analysis' A ratio analysis is a quantitative analysis of information contained in a company’s financial statements. Ratio analysis is...
What is 'Realized Loss' A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized...