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DefinitionContango is a situation where the futures price of a commodity is higher than the anticipated spot price at maturity of the futures contract....

What is imperfect competition and why does it exist Imperfect competition is a type of market structure where there are not enough buyers or sellers...

What is Pareto Improvement Pareto Improvement is defined as a change to a situation which results in one person becoming better off without anyone else...

DefinitionThe paradox of thrift is a paradox of economics. The paradox states that an increase in autonomous saving leads to a decrease in aggregate...

What is 'Impose' The act of placing a fee, levy, tax or charge on an asset or transaction to the detriment of...

What is 'Quantity Supplied' In economics, quantity supplied describes the amount of goods or services that are supplied at a given market...

What is a 'Quantity Discount' A quantity discount is an incentive offered to a buyer that results in a decreased cost per...

DefinitionIn monetary economics, the quantity theory of money states that the general price level of goods and services is directly proportional to the amount...

Variable Coupon Renewable Note (VCR) What is 'Variable Coupon Renewable Note - VCR' A renewable fixed income security with variable coupon rates...

What is 'Variable Rate Demand Bond' A bond with floating coupon payments that are adjusted at specific intervals. The bond is payable...