Control Group
The group which is used as the standard of comparison in a test of the effectiveness of a policy intervention.
Cost Schedule
A systematic listing of various production costs associated with different levels of output.
Counter-Party
Understanding 'Counter-Party': Its Definition, Meaning, and Economic Importance
Credit Control - Definition and Meaning
An exploration of the policies and instruments used to manage aggregate demand through the regulation of credit.
Currency Appreciation
A rise in the price of a country’s currency in terms of foreign currency, and its economic implications.
Congestion - Definition and Meaning
An economic phenomenon where excessive use of an impure public good reduces its benefit to all users.
Consumption Tax
A tax imposed on expenditure rather than income; often known as expenditure tax.
Council of Economic Advisers
A US body of three academics appointed to advise the President on the state of the economy and assist in economic policy formulation.
Carry Trade
A currency trading strategy aimed at profiting from the interest rate differential between two currencies.
Cabotage
The transport of goods within a country, typically subject to regulation requiring the use of domestic carriers.