An economics term referring to a firm founded and run by the state, often to engage in activities not attractive to private entrepreneurs or those involving natural monopolies.
A method of calculating the net present value of a stream of payments by adding the present discounted values of all net cash flows at various future dates.
A comprehensive overview of the intertemporal budget constraint in economics, encompassing its definitions, concepts, analytical frameworks, and empirical applications.
Adjustment to correct for seasonal patterns in time-series data by estimating and removing seasonal effects in economic activity caused by natural factors, administrative measures, and social or religious traditions.
Understanding the various sources from which businesses obtain their capital, including owner savings, borrowing, equity, depreciation allowances, trade credit, and government financing.
Understanding the term 'yield' in the context of fixed-interest securities and its different forms such as nominal yield, running yield, yield to maturity, and more.