Category: E

Commentary that is made to clear up a subject to make linkages clear in a concept. Refer to definition and description.

An allowance for domestic companies to export.

Group policy rule that pays life insurance benefits if the insured party is disabled from the time premiums are not paid until that person dies. It is also paid if the person

The loss of growing interest rates that slows the rate of principal payments on loans.

The party that influences or is influenced by a company but is not a member.

Predicting an unknown from the known data. It uses history and the current population to predict growth. If the current situation is stable it is a good prediction method. Refer to interpolation.

A US banking entity, owned by a state or nationallychartered BANK, with an international business scope. Edge Act banks are authorized to operate interstate branches, accept DEPOSITS from offshore sources, invest in

A portfolio with a certain level of risk yielding its highest return possible. Known also as an optimal portfolio.

Company response to a price change for an input substitute. To what degree can two inputs substitute for each other, based on price changes. Measured as a ratio; scale of change in

Area where an object experiences a force or the effect of electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Typically experienced around electromagnetic devices and power lines.

Recording, classifying, manipulating, and summarizing data, using computers. Known also as Automatic data processing, data processing, or information processing.

Involves written information handled through digital media (diskettes, CDROMs, DVDs, portable document files (PDF)), or online over the internet or other networks. Encompasses the entire process of bringing information from concept to

A large institutional client, such as a PENSION FUND, MUTUAL FUND, HEDGE FUND, CORPORATION, or sovereign entity, that financial institutions court in order to generate NEW ISSUE, CORPORATE FINANCE, or investment advisory

Shortterm financial instruments (such as GOVERNMENT BILLS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, BANKER

A method that calculates asset value when added to future revenue of the policy. It is used to assess the value of a life insurance policy. A point-in-time calculation.

Symbols and symbolization electronically keyed by keyboard or keypad. Initially begun as digital facial expressions on digital devices. Primarily used to express an emotion. Example: 🙁 denotes sad; 😎 happy; People emphasize

An IRS-generated, unique identifier (ID) used to identify an entity that potentially owes taxes. Businesses, partnerships, or other entities are required by law to have such an ID.

That which allows an action or behavior to occur. Often it contributes to the success of an entity, program, or project. It can be capabilities, forces, or resources. It can also be

1. Resulting object from a process. Finished good. Deliverable. 2. Contractual delivery of the item produced. Can be articles, materials, or supplies..

Known also as endowment insurance with profits.