PIGOVIAN TAX
A special tax that is imposed on companies that pollute the environment, which is called negative externalities. Sin tax is a Pigovian tax, which is a special tax on alcohol and tobacco products.
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Fourth Market
The trading of exchange-listed securities between institutions on a private over-the-counter computer network, rather than over a famous exchange s ...
Audit Department
A unit inside a company which is responsible for monitoring the procedures and accuracy of accounting functions and recording keeping within the co ...
Declaration Date
The date on which the next dividend payment is announced by the directors of a company. This statement includes the dividend's size, ex-dividen ...
Average Effective Maturity
It is a more accurate way to get the feel of the exposure of a single bond. In this case, a simple average can be a very misleading measure because ...
Hard Stop
A price level that if reached will trigger an order to sell an underlying security. Hard stops are set at a constant price and are inherently good ...
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It’s almost done! With just a few steps away, the house that you have been dreaming of will be yours.
Choosing Your Bank
Now that you’ve learned the basics of banking and the importance of it, you are now ready to put your money in a bank. But which bank should ...
Ethical Investing: Activism and Advocacy of Shareholders
Activist investors are not contented with just purchasing stocks and supporting its actions or decisions. They want to change the norms of targeted ...
Health Savings Account: Introduction
In essence, health savings account shoulders any health- and medical-related expenses that are not included in the high-deductible health plan. Pay ...
Student Loans: Repayment in Times of Financial Difficulty
One day, you are in the middle of a financial hardship. Unfortunately, you still have student loans to pay. What will you do? In times like these, ...
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