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Demographics

Definition: Demography is the study of human populations, including their size, composition, distribution, and changes over time. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including: Key Concepts: Population: A group of living organisms of the same species in a particular area. Demography: The study of human populations. Fertility: The number of births per unit time. […]

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Consumption Smoothing

Consumption Smoothing Consumption smoothing is a behavioral economic concept that describes the tendency of individuals to spread their consumption of goods and services over time, even when their income is not constant. Mechanism: Income Smoothing: When income fluctuates, consumers smooth their consumption by adjusting their spending patterns to align with their income fluctuations. Habit Smoothing: […]

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a variety of conflict resolution mechanisms that aim to resolve disputes outside of traditional court proceedings. These mechanisms include: 1. Mediation:– Neutral third party facilitates discussions between parties.- Focuses on finding mutually acceptable solutions.- Can be used for a wide range of disputes. 2. Arbitration:– […]

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Cash Transaction

A cash transaction is a financial transaction in which money is exchanged directly between two parties in the form of cash. Key characteristics of cash transactions: Instantaneous: Cash transactions are completed immediately, usually with the exchange of physical cash. Final: Cash transactions are irreversible, and the money cannot be recovered or reversed. Recorded: Most cash […]

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Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet Assets Current assets: Cash, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses Long-term assets: Land, buildings, equipment, investments Liabilities Current liabilities: Accounts payable, short-term debt, current portion of long-term debt Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt, bonds, pension liabilities Owner’s Equity Common stock Retained earnings Total Assets = Total Liabilities and Owner’s Equity Accounting Equation: Assets = Liabilities […]

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Half-Life

Half-life The half-life of a substance is the time it takes for half of the atoms of that substance to decay. Formula for half-life: t = ln(2) / ฮป where: t is the half-life ln is the natural logarithm ฮป is the decay constant Explanation: The half-life is a constant for a particular substance. It […]

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Lien

A lien is a legal charge on a person’s property that secures payment or performance of a debt or other obligation. Lien can be: 1. Security Lien: Creates a security interest in collateral for a loan.2. Mechanics Lien: Ensures payment for auto repairs from mechanics.3. Purchase Money Lien: Holds funds until a purchase is complete.4. […]

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Current Ratio

Current Ratio The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures the company’s ability to meet its current liabilities in full. It is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities. Formula:Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities Interpretation: A current ratio of 1 indicates that the company is able to meet its current […]

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