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Keynesian Economics

DefinitionKeynesian economics are the various macroeconomic theories about how in the short run – and especially during recessions – economic output is strongly influenced...
Keepwell Agreement

Keepwell Agreement

What is a Keepwell Agreement A Keepwell Agreement is a contract between a parent company and its subsidiary stating that the subsidiary will not be...

Katie Couric Clause

What is 'Katie Couric Clause' A slang term for a controversial proposed clause from a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule (formally...

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...

Backwardation

DefinitionNormal backwardation, also sometimes called backwardation, is the market condition wherein the price of a commodities' forward or futures contract is trading below the...

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...

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...

Wage-Price Spiral

What is 'Wage-Price Spiral' The wage-price spiral is a macroeconomic theory used to explain the cause-and-effect relationship between rising wages and rising...

Dead Money

What is 'Dead Money' A slang term for money invested in a security with minor hopes of appreciation or earning a return....

Underconsumption

DefinitionIn underconsumption theory in economics, recessions and stagnation arise due to inadequate consumer demand relative to the amount produced. It means that there is...

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