Geometric Lag Model
An infinite lag model where coefficients on lagged variables decline geometrically, often used in modeling adaptive expectations.
Geysha Bond
A term used in reference to Shogun bonds, which are foreign bonds issued in Japan.
Giffen Good
An analysis of Giffen goods where an increase in price leads to an increase in quantity demanded due to the income effect outweighing the substitution effect.
Gift Tax
A tax imposed on gifts transferred between living individuals, as opposed to transfers of wealth by inheritance.
Gilt-edged security
An in-depth look at gilt-edged securities, which are fixed-interest securities issued by the UK government.
Gini Coefficient
definition and discussion of the Gini coefficient, its calculation methodologies, and its implications in economic analysis
Gini Coefficient
definition and discussion of the Gini coefficient, its calculation methodologies, and its implications in economic analysis
Ginnie Mae
Informative dictionary entry for understanding Ginnie Mae, also known as the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)
Glass–Steagall Act
A comprehensive examination of the Glass–Steagall Act, its historical context, frameworks and implications in the field of economics.
Global Commons
Natural assets that are outside national jurisdiction such as the oceans, ozone layer, and the Antarctic. Informally, the term is used to refer to a wide variety of environmental resources.
Global Public Good
A global public good is a public good that provides non-excludable and non-rival benefits on a worldwide scale.