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Rational Choice Theory

DefinitionRational choice theory, also known as choice theory or rational action theory, is a framework for understanding and often formally modeling social and economic...

Real Estate Limited Partnership (RELP)

What is 'Real Estate Limited Partnership - RELP' A limited partnership entity organized to invest in real estate. A Real Estate Limited...

Rate Anticipation Swap

What is 'Rate Anticipation Swap' A type of swap in which bonds are exchanged according to their current duration and predicted interest...

Range Accrual

DefinitionIn finance, a range accrual is a type of derivative product very popular among structured-note investors. It is estimated that more than US$160 billion...

Real Estate Short Sale

What is a 'Real Estate Short Sale' A real estate short sale is any sale of real estate that generates proceeds that...

Realized Loss

What is 'Realized Loss' A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized...
Rationalization

Rationalization

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...
Rationing

Rationing

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...

Re-Offer Price

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....

Rate Of Change

What is 'Rate Of Change' The rate of change (ROC) is the speed at which a variable changes over a specific period...