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Crony Capitalism

DefinitionCrony capitalism is an economy in which businesses thrive not as a result of risks they take, but rather as a return on money...

Credit Cards

By definition, credit cards are released by financial companies that allow the customer or holder with the choice of borrowing funds, at the point...

Farm Credit System (FCS)

What is 'Farm Credit System - FCS' The Farm Credit System is a nationwide network of cooperative banks and associations that provide...

Farmer Mac – Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation – (FAMC)

DefinitionThe Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, also known as Farmer Mac, is a stockholder-owned, publicly traded company that was chartered by the United States federal...

Labor Union

What is a 'Labor Union' A labor union is an organization intended to represent the collective interests of workers in negotiations with...

War Babies

What is 'War Babies' A name given to securities in companies that are defense contractors. These securities are called war babies because...

War Damage Insurance Corporation

What is 'War Damage Insurance Corporation' A government financial protection arm created during World War II to provide coverage for war risks...
Weak Dollar

Weak Dollar

What is a weak dollar and what are the effects A weak dollar is when the value of the U.S. dollar decreases compared to other...

Working Capital

DefinitionWorking capital is a financial metric which represents operating liquidity available to a business, organisation or other entity, including governmental entities. Along with working...

Tariff War

DefinitionA Customs war, also known as a toll war or tariff war, is a type of economical conflict between two or more states. In...

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