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AGGLOMERATION DISECONOMIES

The loss caused by agglomeration. The usual reason is not knowing how the other company works due to it being in an unrelated field.

AIR EMISSIONS

When pollutants are released into the atmosphere by a source. A car or factory chimney can be a source.

AIRPORT

The structure that houses and runs the flights of many commercial airlines. Navigation towers, terminals, and runways are just some of the elements. They are built on the gound but some are

ALLIGATOR SPREAD

An OPTION SPREAD that is unprofitable even in favorable market conditions, as a result of large BROKER commissions or fees. An alligator spread is often comprised of many discrete transactions, which generate

ALTERNATE

1. a change to a clause that alters the original. 2. a substitute or to take turns. 3. anything relating to an alternative.

ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY

The way something is made with less pollution that is more efficient than the traditional method.

AMERICAN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX

A new way to evaluate satisfaction in american households. The goods and services are financial, insuance, durables manufactured, nondurable manufactured, public administration, government, retail, services, communications, transportation, and utilites.

AMERICAN SERVICE

The way a hotel or restaurant serves its customers. Portions of food are plated in the kitchen by employees and served individually by a member of serving staff. Refer to english service

AMTRAK

A train service started in 1971 that is operated by the national railroad passenger corporation. It was needed after a decline in passenger train services. Its regulated by the government. It is

ANTIBIOTIC

Any substance that prevents the growth of other organisms. It is used to treat infections. Most are synthetically made rather than organically grown.

ANXIETY

A mental condition of angst that may stem from many sources such as a concern for keeping your employment, your financial status, or family problems.

APPEARANCE ALLOWANCE

The payment awarded an insured for a vehicle that has been in an accident, but only slightly damaged.

AREA SAMPLING

How a sampled area is divided. The divisions are randomly survyed and resurveyed once redivided. It is used in the place of frame of reference.

ARRESTABLE OFFENSE

An act with a fixed sentence or a minimum sentence. No warrant is needed if the party has or is about to commit such an offense.

ASPIRATION

1. sucking up a fluid. 2. taking a liquid into the lungs while swallowing or being sick.

AT THE CLOSE ORDER

An ORDER to buy or sell securities at the market closing price; if the order cannot be fully executed, it is cancelled. See also AT THE OPEN ORDER.

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