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Economic model — A diagram of the IS/LM model In economics, a model is a theoretical construct that represents economic processes by a set of variables and a set of logical and/or quantitative relationships between them. The economic model is a simplified… … Wikipedia
meltdown — melt‧down [ˈmeltdaʊn] noun [singular] ECONOMICS a situation in which prices fall by a very large amount or an industry or economy becomes much weaker: • A near meltdown in overseas stock markets sent U.S. prices plunging for the third consecutive … Financial and business terms
Meltdown Monday — is a term used by some financial news outlets to describe Mondays with large losses in financial markets.[1][2][3][4][5] In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the term was used most often in reference to October 19, 1987, which later became known as … Wikipedia
Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
Economic crisis of 2008 — In 2008, the possibility of an economic crisis was suggested by several important indicators of economic downturn worldwide. These included high oil prices, which led to both high food prices (due to a dependence of food production on petroleum,… … Wikipedia
Economic history of modern China — For developments before 1911, see Economic history of China (Pre 1911). For economic history since 1949, see Economy of the People s Republic of China. The Lujiazui financial district of Pudong, Shanghai, the financial and commercial hub of… … Wikipedia
Economic Tsunami — A term used to describe a set of economic forces that are propelled by a single triggering event and which creates significant financial distress and destruction. As with a natural tsunami, in an economic tsunami the resulting effects can be felt … Investment dictionary
meltdown — melt|down [ˈmeltdaun] n [U and C] 1.) a very dangerous situation in which the material inside a ↑nuclear reactor melts and burns through its container, allowing ↑radioactivity to escape 2.) a situation in which prices fall by a very large amount… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Nuclear meltdown — Three of the reactors at Fukushima I overheated, causing core meltdowns. This was compounded by hydrogen gas explosions and the venting of contaminated steam which released large amounts of radioactive material into the air.[1] … Wikipedia
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 — This article is about one division of an enacted statute. For the entire statute, see Public Law 110 343. For the enacted rescue program, see Troubled Asset Relief Program. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Division A of Pub.L.… … Wikipedia
