# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

administration
The management of a company in financial distress by a court-appointed administrator, aimed at keeping the company operational or maximizing asset value.
Adoption
The take-up of new technology by firms or consumers linked to economic growth.
Advance Corporation Tax
Definition and meaning of Advance Corporation Tax (ACT) in the context of the UK taxation system and its impact on dividend distribution and corporate tax liability.
Advances - Definition and Meaning
Detailed exploration of bank advances, their definitions, types, and implications in the context of economic lending practices.
Advantage
Understanding the nuances of 'Advantage' in economic frameworks, including absolute and comparative advantage.
Adverse Selection
An economics term defined as the tendency for a contract to attract the types of agent that are least profitable for the issuer, often due to asymmetric information.
Advertising
Activity designed to attract attention, inform, and persuade potential customers to buy products or services
After-Sales Service
Provision of various services after the sale of goods to enhance their utility to the customer.
After-Tax Income
An in-depth look into after-tax income, including its meaning, historical context, and analytical frameworks.
Age-Dependency Ratio
A ratio that measures the number of dependents in the population relative to the number of economically active individuals.
Age-Earnings Profile
The relationship between age and the mean earnings of workers of that age.