Tag: economics
Rational Behavior
What is 'Rational Behavior' A rational behavior decision-making process is based on making choices that result in the most optimal level of...
Random Walk Theory
What is the 'Random Walk Theory'
The random walk theory suggests that stock price changes have the same distribution and are independent of each other,...
Real Estate Owned (REO)
What is 'Real Estate Owned - REO' Real estate owned, or REO, is the name given to foreclosed-upon real estate, such as...
Lease
DefinitionA lease is a contractual arrangement calling for the to pay the lessor for use of an asset. Property, buildings and vehicles are common...
Impression
What is 'Impression' A metric used to quantify the display of an advertisement on a web page. Impressions are used in banner...
Absorbed Cost
What is an absorbed cost and how does it impact a business's bottom line
An absorbed cost is an overhead cost that has been fully...
Absorption Rate
What is the absorption rate
The real estate absorption rate is the rate at which properties are sold in a specific market. It is calculated...
Real Bills Doctrine
DefinitionThe real bills doctrine asserts that money should be issued in exchange for short-term real bills of adequate value. The doctrine was developed by...
Ralph Wanger
What is 'Ralph Wanger' The former chief portfolio manager for the Acorn Fund who founded Wanger Asset Management. Ralph Wanger also gained...
Real Economic Growth Rate
What is the 'Real Economic Growth Rate' The real economic growth rate measures economic growth, in relation to gross domestic product (GDP),...