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POPULATION GROWTH

The increase in the number of people that reside within a state or country. The formula used to calculate growth is (death rate + emigration) (birth rate + immigration). TLD Example: The census

POPULISM

A movement, usually in politics, in which a politician claims to represent the sentiments of the people. Usually, a populist will try to represent the claims of the oppressed population.

POPUP AD

A new browser window that pops up when the user clicks on a new link. Generally an attempt at spam. Can be easily closed.

POP-UP RETAIL

A method by which entrepreneurs establish retail outlets on a temporary basis. Commonly, pop up retail methods are used to set up temporary outlets in untested markets by large corporations. This helps

PORCUPINE PROVISION

Methods adopted by large scale companies in order to secure themselves against a hostile takeover.

PORK BARREL SPENDING

A process by which local projects are funded through the government’s funds, in order to attract more investment in a certain representative/ populist’s area/ district.

PORT OF EXPORT

The place where goods are departed from the country which is exporting them.

PORT OF ORIGIN

A place from where a consignment has begun its carriage by sea.

PORTABILITY

The degree to which any software program can be executed on different software or hardware platforms. Generally, software that has been written with Java as the primary programming language has the ability

PORTABLE DOCUMENT FILE (PDF)

A PDF document is a file format that has been created by Adobe Systems, Inc., to be used with the Adobe Reader. It is commonly used to prevent copyright claims and allows

PORTAL

Any website that acts as an opening to a certain topic of interest or industry. Portals generally include four services, email services, customized informational content for the user as well as links

PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS

A careful examination of different elements of the products of a company, which are used to determine the best possible allocation of the resources of the company. Secondly, in terms of securities,

PORTFOLIO CRITERIA

A criterion used to measure the developmental efforts of a firm for its products.

PORTFOLIO INCOME

Earnings made through dividends, royalties, interest and capital gains.

PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT

Investment made by a company, primarily for financial gain. It does not establish lasting interest, nor does it give effective management control. Secondly, it can also mean to any type of investment

PORTFOLIO LOANS

Any loan that is considered to be an asset by a financial organization.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Management of different investment vehiclesthat are chosen on the foundations of proper investment objectives, such as capital enhancement, income, etc.

PORTFOLIO PLANNING MATRIX

A technique used to analyze the business portfolio of a company. It is generally adopted by large corporations and businesses, who have decentralized centers of profit which are referred to as Strategic

PORTFOLIO RUNOFF

Getting a portfolio reinsured until the period of time until all of the existing premiums have been paid.

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