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Lapse

What is a 'Lapse' A lapse is the cessation of a privilege, right or policy due to time or inaction, so a...

Calendar Spread

DefinitionIn finance, a calendar spread is a spread trade involving the simultaneous purchase of futures or options expiring on a particular date and the...

Calendar Effect

DefinitionA calendar effect is any market anomaly or economic effect which appears to be related to the calendar. Such effects include the apparently different...

Pale Recession

What is 'Pale Recession' A phrase used in May 2008 by former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan to describe an economic...

Paradox Of Thrift

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

Pairing Off

DefinitionPairing Off is an album by saxophonist Phil Woods' Septet recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label. Pairing Off What is...

Qualitative Analysis

What is 'Qualitative Analysis' Qualitative analysis is a securities analysis that uses subjective judgment based on unquantifiable information, such as management expertise,...

Quantitative Easing 2 (QE2)

What is 'Quantitative Easing 2 – QE2' The second round of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy...

Quantity Theory Of Money

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

Fallout Risk

What is 'Fallout Risk' The lending risk that occurs when the terms of a loan are confirmed simultaneously with the terms of...

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