Glossary – Financial Markets & Institutions ________________________________________ A advances A bank’s borrowings from the Federal Reserve System. Also known as discount loans. adverse selection The problem created by asymmetric information before a transaction occurs: the people who are the most undesirable from the other party’s point of view are the ones who are most likely to want to engage in the financial transaction. agency theory The analysis of how asymmetric information problems
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Model United Nations Glossary Abstain Delegates may abstain from voting rather than saying yes or no. Generally this means delegates neither agree nor disagree with the resolution being discussed. Adjourn MUN sessions end with the vote to adjourn‚ meaning discussions are held until next time delegates meet. Agenda Items to be discussed during the day. Must always being with roll call. Amendment A change to the resolution being discussed; “friendly amendment” means it is accepted by the main
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“There is no freedom without discipline.” “There is no freedom without discipline.” Many people disagree with this statement and tend to identify it as something bad. They identify with it as a restriction or absence of freedom. But in reality‚ this quote encompasses the meaning that discipline defined by rules in society allows individuals to have freedom within their lives. Humans are free to do what they desire. Those who have freedom are also responsible. However‚ if individuals do not understand
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Classical Ballet Terms and Definitions for Beginning Ballet 1. Adagio (ah-DAHZ) A series of slow‚ fluid exercises intended to develop the dancer’s — balance‚ strength and grace. 2. En L’Air (on lehr) In the air. 3. Attitude A pose on one leg with the other lifted and bent at approximately a 120-degree angle. May be executed to the front (en avant) or to the back (derriere). 4. Arabesque (ah-ra-BESK) - The position of the body supported on one leg with the opposite leg extended behind the
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The Lodge Bistro After reading your summary about The Lodge Bistro Chain‚ I would like to outline the problems and possible causes and try to show you a learning skill that you could implement to help solve these issues. The best way to do this is by using SWOT Analysis which will help to determine the Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities and Threats within the company. The graph below will help you to identify the areas and where they happen. (wikipedia.org) There are many problem areas or
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Stalemate Deadlock from which neither side can progress Total war Government’s mobilisation of all its resources to support the efforts of its own troops and undermine those of its opponents Western Front The area of fighting in western Europe during World War I. It stretched from the English Channel to the Swiss border and encompassed territory in Belgium and northern France. War of attrition War in which competing sides attempt to achieve victory through the tactic of wearing down their
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The 4 keys terms of glossary Introduction This paper is aimed at addressing the 4 key terms glossary‚ selected‚ which are suitable in a mental health unit. The 4 key words have the following; empathy‚ informed consent‚ resilience and continuity of care. These 4 key words have reflected many times in my previous works as an assistant nurse‚ with ACT agents known as Rubies Nursing ACT. In this role‚ I have cared for both moderate and highly mentally ill patients at the ageing facilities and in the
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Introduction Standardized testing is one of the most controversial topics discussed in American schools today. According to The Glossary of Education Reform‚ there are several different forms of standardized test: achievement test‚ aptitude test‚ college-admission test‚ international-comparison test and psychological test. These test are used to measure student’s academic progress‚ a teacher’s effectiveness on his or her students and the school’s overall performance. Standardized testing affects
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Satirical Devices and Techniques Table of CONTEXT Absurdity ……………………………………………………………………... 1 Exaggeration ……………………………………………………………..….. 2 Farce ……………………………………………………………………..…... 3 Irony …………………………………………………………………………... 4 Malapropism ……………………………………………………………….... 5 Sarcasm ……………………………………………………………………... 6 Travesty ……………………………………………………………………….7 Understatement …………………………………………………………….. 8 Farce Definition: Light humorous play‚ exciting laughter
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Distance Education: Definition and Glossary of Terms‚ 2nd Edition 2006 Lee Ayers Schlosser Associate Professor Southern Oregon University and Michael Simonson Program Professor Nova Southeastern University Table of Contents Preface 3 Defining Distance Education 4 Emerging Definitions 12 A Brief History of Distance Education 13 Correspondence Study 14 Electronic Communications 19 Distance Teaching Universities 23 Theory and Distance Education 25 The Need for Theory 26
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