Notional Value
What is notional value and how is it used in business
Notional value is a term used in business to describe the value of something...
LIFO Reserve
The FIFO method requires the addition of a LIFO reserve to FIFO inventory. In order to benefit from the LIFO method, the firm must...
The Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Regression
There are several differences between traditional linear and nonlinear regression. Classical assumptions are violated in nonlinear regression. In addition, the functional form is not...
Moral Suasion
What is Moral Suasion
Moral suasion is a non-coercive approach to change somebody's behavior. The goal is to persuade them, using appeals to morality or...
Price Discovery
Price discovery is a process in the market whereby the market determines the price of an asset based on supply and demand. It helps...
Annuitization
What is annuitization and how does it work
Annuitization is the process of turning a lump sum of money into a stream of payments. This...
The Ratchet Effect Explained
We can often reverse human processes without realizing it, such as when we wind a clock. This phenomenon, called the ratchet effect, is analogous...
What is Proprietary Trading?
Proprietary trading is a term that relates to the type of trading in which the trader uses his or her own money to participate...