Goodhart’s Law
The observation by economist C. Goodhart that when a metric is used as a target for policy, it ceases to be a good measure.
Goodness of Fit Measures
Measures of adequacy of the estimated regression model, such as the coefficient of determination and the information criterion.
Goodwill
An exploration of goodwill, its definition, contextual implications, and importance in business and economics.
Gosplan
The central planning agency of the former Soviet Union responsible for creating and auditing economic plans.
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
An independent, non-partisan U.S. agency responsible to Congress for ensuring that funds voted by Congress are spent as prescribed by law.
Government Debt
An in-depth examination of government debt, its definitions, implications, and analytical frameworks.
Government Failure
Government failure occurs when government intervention in the economy either does not lead to a Pareto efficient outcome or worsens the situation.
Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)
An overview of the Government National Mortgage Association, commonly known as 'Ginnie Mae', its operations, and relevance in U.S. housing finance.
Government Production
Understanding the concept of government production in economics and its significance within the national income.
Government Regulation
An examination of government regulation, its definition, application, and impacts within economics.
Government Spending on Real Goods and Services
An in-depth analysis of government spending on real goods and services, its implications, and related economic theories.