Enhance Your Learning with Economics - Financial Markets Flash Cards for quick learning
Markets where financial securities, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and derivatives, are bought and sold.
A market where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold, allowing investors to participate in the ownership of these companies.
A market where debt securities, such as government bonds and corporate bonds, are bought and sold, allowing entities to borrow money from investors.
A market where currencies of different countries are bought and sold, facilitating international trade and investment.
A market where raw materials or primary agricultural products, such as gold, oil, wheat, and coffee, are bought and sold.
A market where financial instruments, such as options, futures, and swaps, derive their value from an underlying asset or benchmark.
Various approaches and techniques used by investors to make investment decisions and manage their portfolios.
Statistics and data that provide insights into the overall health and performance of an economy, such as GDP, inflation rate, and unemployment rate.
Actions taken by a central bank to manage the money supply, interest rates, and credit conditions in an economy to achieve specific economic goals.
Government's use of taxation and spending to influence the economy, stabilize growth, and achieve economic objectives.
Exchange of goods, services, and capital between countries, promoting economic growth and specialization.
Long-term patterns and developments in the global economy, such as technological advancements, demographic changes, and geopolitical shifts.
Organizations that provide financial services, such as banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and credit unions.
Process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks, and implementing strategies to minimize or mitigate potential losses.
Interdisciplinary field that combines psychology and finance to understand how cognitive biases and emotions influence financial decisions and market outcomes.
Evaluation of financial data, statements, and performance indicators to assess the financial health and performance of a company or investment.
Area of finance that deals with financial decisions and activities of corporations, including capital structure, investment decisions, and dividend policy.
Management of an individual's financial resources, including budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement planning.
Conceptual frameworks and models that explain and predict economic behavior and outcomes, such as supply and demand, rational choice theory, and Keynesian economics.
Organized way in which a society allocates its resources and distributes goods and services, such as market economy, command economy, and mixed economy.
Increase in the production of goods and services over time, resulting in higher standards of living and improved economic well-being.
Persistent increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy, reducing the purchasing power of money.
Condition of being without a job, typically measured as a percentage of the labor force, indicating the health of the job market and overall economy.
Cost of borrowing or the return on investment, expressed as a percentage, influencing borrowing decisions, investment choices, and economic activity.
Rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, determining the value of international trade and affecting the competitiveness of economies.
Economic principle that describes the relationship between the availability of a product or service and the desire or need for it, influencing prices and quantities exchanged.
Degree to which prices of financial assets reflect all available information, indicating the effectiveness and fairness of financial markets.
Organizational characteristics and features of a market, such as the number of buyers and sellers, barriers to entry, and degree of competition.
Situation where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is inefficient, leading to a suboptimal outcome and the need for government intervention.
Rules, laws, and policies implemented by the government to influence and control economic activities, protect consumers, and maintain market stability.
Study of moral principles and values in the context of financial decision-making and behavior, addressing issues such as fairness, transparency, and responsibility.
Integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making and investment strategies, promoting long-term sustainable development.
Knowledge and understanding of financial concepts, products, and practices, enabling individuals to make informed financial decisions and manage their money effectively.
Financial institution that provides advisory, underwriting, and other services to corporations, governments, and institutional clients in raising capital and executing financial transactions.
Alternative investment vehicles that pool funds from accredited investors and employ various strategies to generate high returns, often with higher risk and less regulation than traditional investments.
Investment funds that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities, managed by professional fund managers.
Investment in early-stage, high-growth companies with significant growth potential, typically providing capital and expertise in exchange for equity ownership.
Investment in privately held companies or public companies that are taken private, often involving the acquisition, restructuring, and eventual sale of the company.
Contractual arrangement where an individual or entity pays premiums to an insurance company in exchange for financial protection against specified risks or losses.
Process of setting financial goals and making investment decisions to ensure a comfortable and secure retirement, considering factors such as savings, investments, and pension plans.
System of levying and collecting taxes from individuals and businesses to fund government expenditures and public services, influencing economic behavior and wealth distribution.
Study of financial interactions and transactions between countries, including foreign investments, exchange rates, and international financial institutions.
Field of economics that combines insights from psychology and economics to understand how individuals make economic decisions, often deviating from rational behavior.
Mathematical modeling of strategic interactions between rational decision-makers, analyzing outcomes and strategies in situations of competition and cooperation.
Application of statistical methods, mathematics, and economic theory to analyze and quantify economic relationships and test economic hypotheses.