Sheltered Monopoly
A monopoly protected from competition through legal restrictions or trade barriers.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
A stock exchange in Shenzhen, China, serving as a platform for trading equities, bonds, mutual funds, and derivatives.
Sherman Act
An overview of the Sherman Act, the original US federal antitrust legislation.
Shift Work
Detailed analysis and context of shift work in economics and labor market.
Shoe-Leather Costs of Inflation
An analysis of the transactional costs associated with expected inflation, commonly referred to as shoe-leather costs.
Shogun Bond
A bond issued in Japan by a non-resident firm and denominated in a currency other than Japanese yen.
Shop Steward
A worker elected at shop-floor level to represent fellow workers in discussions with management.
Short Position
A detailed analysis of the concept of a short position in economics, particularly in the context of securities and futures markets.
Short Run
A timescale over which some economic variables relevant for decision-making cannot be changed.
Short-Run Capital Movements
Movements of capital between countries that can be quickly reversed, driven by various economic factors.
Short-Run Cost Curve
Definition and meaning of the short-run cost curve in economics.