Tag: economics

What is 'Variability' Variability is the extent to which data points in a statistical distribution or data set diverge from the average,...

What is a Variable Annuity A variable annuity is a type of investment that offers the potential for tax-deferred growth and a death benefit. With...

What is 'Variance' Variance is a measurement of the spread between numbers in a data set. The variance measures how far each...

Three Ways to Define a Value Network A value network is a graphical representation of social and technical resources. Each node represents people, roles, and...

What is 'Vanishing Premium Policy' A vanishing premium policy is a form of participating whole life insurance where the policyholder can use...

What is 'Value-Added Network (VAN)' A private network provider hired by a company to facilitate electronic data interchange (EDI) and/or provide other...

What is 'Value Change' An adjustment made to a stock's price to reflect the number of outstanding stock shares, or shares of...

DefinitionValue engineering is a systematic method to improve the "value" of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. Value, as...

What is a Veblen Good A Veblen good is a type of consumer good for which demand increases as the price increases. This occurs because...

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