Tag: theory
Imperfect Competition
What is imperfect competition and why does it exist
Imperfect competition is a type of market structure where there are not enough buyers or sellers...
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...
Paradigm Shift
What is a 'Paradigm Shift' A paradigm shift is a major change in how some process is accomplished. A paradigm shift can...
Pairoff
What is 'Pairoff' 1. A purchase of securities to offset a previously transacted sale of the same security. 2. A...
Pareto Improvement
What is Pareto Improvement
Pareto Improvement is defined as a change to a situation which results in one person becoming better off without anyone else...
Partial Release
What is 'Partial Release' A mortgage provision allowing some of the pledged collateral to be released from the mortgage contract if certain...
Parity
What is 'Parity' Parity refers to two things being equal to each other. The term "par value" for a bond is similar...
Macroeconomics
DefinitionMacroeconomics is a branch of economics dealing with the performance, structure, behavior, and decision-making of an economy as a whole. This includes regional, national,...
Paper Trade
What is 'Paper Trade' A paper trade refers to using simulated trading to practice buying and selling securities without actual money being...
Quantity-Adjusting Option (Quanto Option)
What is 'Quantity-Adjusting Option - Quanto Option' A cash-settled, cross-currency derivative in which the underlying asset is denominated in a currency other...