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WORK YEAR

Hours worked by a full time person each year and commonly 52 weeks at 40 hours each week.

WORKING STOCK

Part of inventory available for normal demand in a given period.

UNFAVORABLE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

The situation arising when payment made outside of the country are greater than payments received by a company. Also known as balance of payment deficit.

UNITS-OF-OUTPUT DEPRECIATION

Depreciation method calculated based on an asset’s use instead of time it is in service and matching expense of depreciation to generated revenue.

UNLOADING

1. Off loading goods from the container or vehicle that delivered them. 2. Selling goods in order to be rid of them at a lower than usual price.

VALUE DATING

Value or credit is given to bank to bank funds transfers.

VALUE REPORTING FORM

Commercial form for businesses that have differing amounts of inventory or value during the year. Insurance is adjusted accordingly.

VELOCITY

Economic strength measurement estimating the times a single dollar will change hands over a period of time.

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