Category: Finance Dictionary

The state of not having balance. One part is more than the other.

1. when work force goes down due to natural, uncontrollable, and unpredictable elements. 2. losing resouces when they become obsolete or spoil.

A government comittee that promotes Australian products to other countries. They also want to attract more business to the country. There are 100 offices in 63 countries that do this.

A statistical measure that indicates the degree of CORRELATION of a random variable with itself; specifically, it measures the relationship between a value in a time series and those that occur before

A vehicle with four wheels and an engine. They move people and cargo around. Gasoline is the fuel for this transportation method. Some have electric or water run engines as well.

An asset that is ready for quick conversion into cash. This is done to meet an urgent need for cash flow.

When an investor buys long position shares to reduce prices and make more profit. Compare this term to average down and dollar cost averaging.

Merchandise that is valuable but is not freighted in that category.

A bid adds more to the quoted price if a change to the work is accepted.

A request to parliament for a rider attached to a bill changing the amount of money set aside for a yearly budget.

A trait that is favorable for a company. It leads to success in the future. It is the exact opposite of a disadvantage.

The letters on any ad that are designed to get a buyers attention.The headline is most important here. Shorter is better but if well written a long ad will also be effective.

The size of advertising space. For print its 5.14 points equalling 1.81 mm. Refer to milline rate.

When a signer must pay for negotiations to the instrument.

A computer program with AI or artificial intelligence that learns and automates processes.

1. an attempt to reach a goal. 2.a goal

A fare allowing a tourist to travel a country for a certain time.

A solution or soil sample that has a ph level of 7 or above.

An unusual responce to an allergen. The body is attempting to fight off the strange substance. It can be mild or severe. Refer to intolerance.

A document that holds stockholders and directors responsible for loss. This is used when the company is a front. It is not the independent entity imagined by corporate law.