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National Treatment

DefinitionNational treatment is a principle in international law vital to many treaty regimes. It essentially means treating foreigners and locals equally. Under national treatment,...

Negative Interest Rate Policy

A negative interest rate policy (NIRP) is a monetary policy that is used by central banks to keep negative rates in the country. The...

Natural Guardian

What is 'Natural Guardian' A child's parent. In divorce situations, the parent with custody is considered the natural guardian. The opposite of...

October Effect

What is 'October Effect' The theory that stocks tend to decline during the month of October. The October effect is considered mainly...
STRIKE

Official Strike

What is an official strike A strike is a work stoppage caused by the refusal of employees to work. It is usually in response to...
Offering Circular

Offering Circular

Definition An offering memorandum or offering circular is a type of prospectus for a bond or other security. Sometimes, this is also referred to as...

One-Child Policy

DefinitionThe one-child policy, a part of the family planning policy, was a population planning policy of China. It was introduced in 1979 and began...

Oil Refinery

DefinitionOil refinery or petroleum refinery is an industrial process plant where crude oil is transformed and refined into more useful products such as petroleum...

Macroprudential Analysis

What is 'Macroprudential Analysis' A method of economic analysis that evaluates the health, soundness and vulnerabilities of a financial system. Macroprudential analysis...

Absenteeism

DefinitionAbsenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence from a duty or obligation without good reason. Generally, absenteeism is unplanned absences. Absenteeism has been viewed...

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