Administrative pricing rules refer to the guidelines and regulations set by governments or regulatory authorities to control or influence the prices of goods and services in the economy. These rules…
Adjustment assistance refers to government programs designed to help workers, companies, and sectors of the economy cope with changes brought about by economic policies, technological advancements, or international trade. These…
In economics, adjustment refers to the process by which a market or economy responds to changes in external conditions, policies, or shocks. Adjustments can occur in prices, wages, employment levels,…
Definition: An ad valorem tax is a type of tax based on the assessed value of an item, such as property or goods. The term “ad valorem” is Latin for…
In economics, “ad hoc” refers to actions, decisions, or policies that are made or taken for specific, often immediate purposes, without being part of a wider plan or system. Ad…
Actuarial valuation is a financial analysis conducted by actuaries to determine the present value of a pension fund or an insurance company’s future obligations. This process involves assessing the current…
Actuarial gain or loss refers to the adjustments made to the estimates of a pension plan’s obligations or the value of its assets, based on changes in actuarial assumptions. These…
The actuarial cost method is a technique used in the field of actuarial science to assess the present value of future liabilities and allocate them over some time. This method…
Acquisition in economics refers to the process by which one company takes over another company, either through the purchase of its shares or assets. It is a corporate strategy and…
The acid-test ratio, also known as the quick ratio, is a financial metric used to evaluate a company’s short-term liquidity position. It measures the ability of a company to pay…
