POLLUTER-PAYS PRINCIPLE
A principle that states that the costs incurred due to pollution control, prevention and treatment should be paid by the entity which is responsible for causing the pollution in the first place.
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A principle that states that the costs incurred due to pollution control, prevention and treatment should be paid by the entity which is responsible for causing the pollution in the first place.
A scam which is usually carried out on the general public, by making returns of high promises in a shorter time period. It is primarily based upon paying off the early investors
A criterion used to measure the developmental efforts of a firm for its products.
A normal position where the cash that flows into the company is higher than the cash amount that flows out, during the same period of time. A positive cash flow will not
The transfer of debits and credits from the journals to a company’s ledgers is called posting.
Any idea or project which can be brought to fruition or reality without any unreasonable demands.
Words that are used to depict a certain desire or recommendation without actually binding the listener with them. For instance, ‘it is my desire and/or wish to?’
A method of selling something at lower rates, in order to ward off the competition within any market.
The account which states the total shares owned of a preferred account.
A technique in which brands try to sell their products at a higher price compared to the general market, in order to create a brand image.
An option whose payment depends on the ending market price of an asset. There are many types of this option. Refer to path dependent option.
The risk that occurs when a large option trades near strike price at its maturity. Whether above or below the strike price it changes the hedge.
How a portfolio is managed. Risk and returns are measured to create diversification strategies.
Funding arranged before loss is incured. It is less expensive than post loss financing because the capital is there when its needed. Refer loss financing.
A debt not registered with the securities regulator. It is sold on a ceveat emptor basis to only experienced investors. It is illiquid and only transfers to a short list of buyers.
A swap transaction that allows an insurer to diversify their portfolio by exchanging uncorrelated catastrophic hazards. Refer to catastrophe reinsurance swap.
When a counterbid is placed to prevent hostile takeover.
An option whose payment depends on the price path of the asset at another time. There are many types of this option. Refer to path independant option.
The records used to report securities and penny stocks. Before the internet it was recorded on pink paper.
A strategy that hold a long or short position for a week to several months. It is used in the short term but has a better chance than momentum trading.
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