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DefinitionEconomic forecasting is the process of making predictions about the economy. Forecasts can be carried out at a high level of aggregation—for example for...

DefinitionAn early adopter or lighthouse customer is an early customer of a given company, product, or technology. The term originates from Everett M. Rogers'...

What is 'Earned Income' Earned income is income derived from active participation in a trade or business, including wages, salary, tips, commissions...

What is 'Call Loan' A loan provided to a brokerage firm and used to finance margin accounts. The interest rate on a...

What is 'Eating Stock' The forced purchase of a security when there are insufficient buyers. Eating stock often applies to underwriters of...

Define Economic Capital Economic capital refers to the money that a business or individual has available to invest in new ventures or cover unexpected expenses....

What is the 'EBITDA-To-Interest Coverage Ratio' The EBITDA-to-interest coverage ratio is a ratio that is used to assess a company's financial durability...

What is 'Eco-Communalism' An economic/environmental philosophy focused upon local economies, sustainability and self-sufficiency. Eco-communalism is centered upon the belief that many self-sufficient...

What is 'AAAA Spot Contract' A standardized contract drawn up by the American Association of Advertising Agencies that governs the purchase of...

What is an obligor An obligor is a legal entity that is obligated to make payments on a debt or other financial obligation. The term...