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| Finance definition | Hits:60 |
Definition 1 A branch of economics concerned with resource allocation as well as resource management, acquisition and investment. Simply, finance deals with matters related to money and the markets. Definition 2... | 2008-08-02 |
| Financial economics | Hits:60 |
| Financial economics is the branch of economics studying the interrelation of financial variables, such as prices, interest rates and shares, as opposed to those concerning the real economy. Financial economics concentrates on influences of... | 2008-08-01 |
| Cash | Hits:25 |
| Reasons for keeping cash The transaction motive refers to the money kept available to pay expenses. The precautionary motive refers to the money kept aside for unforeseen expenses. The speculative motive refers to the money kept aside to... | 2008-08-01 |
| Stock | Hits:43 |
| Purpose of stock control Ensures that enough stock is on hand to satisfy demand. Protects and monitors theft. Safeguards against having to stockpile. Allows for control over selling and cost price. Stockpiling Main article: Cornering the... | 2008-08-01 |
| Credit policy | Hits:52 |
| Credit gives the customer the opportunity to buy goods and services, and pay for them at a later date. [edit] Advantages of credit trade Usually results in more customers than cash trade. Can charge more for goods to cover the risk... | 2008-08-01 |
| The desirability of budgeting | Hits:35 |
| Capital budget This concerns fixed asset requirements for the next five years and how these will be financed. [edit] Cash budget Working capital requirements of a business should be monitored at all times to ensure that there are... | 2008-08-01 |
| Corporate finance | Hits:31 |
| Managerial or corporate finance is the task of providing the funds for a corporation's activities. For small business, this is referred to as SME finance. It generally involves balancing risk and profitability, while attempting to maximize... | 2008-08-01 |
| Personal finance | Hits:31 |
| Questions in personal finance revolve around How much money will be needed by an individual (or by a family) at various points in the future? Where will this money come from (e.g. savings or borrowing)? How can people protect... | 2008-08-01 |
| The main techniques and sectors of the financial industry | Hits:45 |
| An entity whose income exceeds its expenditure can lend or invest the excess income. On the other hand, an entity whose income is less than its expenditure can raise capital by borrowing or selling equity claims, decreasing its expenses,... | 2008-08-01 |
| Questions in personal finance revolve around | Hits:47 |
| How much money will be needed by an individual (or by a family) at various points in the future? Where will this money come from (e.g. savings or borrowing)? How can people protect themselves against unforeseen events in their lives, and... | 2008-08-01 |
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