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THE WEALTH OF NATIONS

Piece of literary work by Adam Smith in 1776 that is considered to be one of the first publications dealing with Economics

THIN CLIENT

Inexpensive computer setup serving as a user interface in server/client architecture.

THRESHOLD DOSE

The smallest amount of exposure levels that will cause a specific and measured effect.

TIE IN SALE

Arrangement of marketing where the supplier of a goods or service in demand sells it on a basis that the buyer will also buy another goods or service.

TIME LIMIT ORDER

Customer order setting a time limit after which the order will be cancelled.

TIME SERIES

Values taken by variables over time that are plotted or tabulated in chronological order.

TIMES INTEREST EARNED RATIO

Ratio of income statement indicating the extent that earnings can decline and not result in problems of non-payment of interest.

TOLLING CONTRACT

Take or pay contract for the conversion, processing or transporting of finished products or raw material.

TOP LINE

1. Accounting. Figure of revenue shown on an income statement. 2. Budgeting. Largest sum of money that can be expected to be allocated for a program or department.

TRACT HOUSE

A house in a development that is similar to other houses in the area.

TRADING HALT

Small pause in trading a certain security for a reason such as anew announcement.

TRAFFIC BUILDER

Attractions or promotional campaign that is aimed at increasing shopper numbers passing through a mall or store in business hours.

TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Leadership style based on clear setting of objectives and goals and use of rewards and punishment to encourage goal compliance.

TRANSIT ZONE

Free trade zone where port of entry is the distribution center and storage center for a country that is landlocked or has no cargo handling facilitates.

TREND FACTOR

Factor affecting insurance rates allowing for cost increases.

TRUE AND FAIR VIEW

Used in UK applying to an auditor making a decision on a firms accounting practices.

TRUTH IN LENDING

Legislation in some countries like the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act 1968, Consumer Credit Protection Act 1969 in USA. The lender must make clear all conditions and details of a loan.

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