Gross multiplier

Shorthand for the way in which a change in spending produces an even larger change in income. For instance, suppose a government loosens fiscal policy, increasing net public ...

multiplier

Mathematics; Calculus

The number by which another number is to be multiplied. In the equation 5(4)= 20, the multiplier is 4.

multiplier

Video games; Shmups

Part of the scoring system of a particular game. It will work in conjunction with the base point value to give a resultant point reward for an action.

multiplier

Fishing; Marine fishery

A number used to multiply a dollar amount to get an estimate of economic impact. It is a way of identifying impacts beyond the original expenditure. It can also be used with ...

accelerated cost recovery system (ACRS)

Financial services; Real estate investment

Before 1981, assets used for the production of income were depreciable if they were subject to wear and tear or decline due to natural causes or obsolescence. Assets that did not ...

accelerated depreciation

Financial services; Real estate investment

Accelerated depreciation is a method of depreciation in which larger deductions are taken earlier in the life of the asset than with the straight-line method. Examples include the ...

account

Financial services; Real estate investment

An account is a written record of a business transaction expressed in money and kept in a ledger.

accounting principles

Financial services; Real estate investment

Accounting principles refer to an accounting doctrine that explains current practices and is a guide for the selection of accounting conventions or procedures when alternatives ...

accrued depreciation

Financial services; Real estate investment

Accrued depreciation is the difference between the cost of replacing new property and the present market value of the property.

active income

Financial services; Real estate investment

Active income is all taxable income of a taxpayer except income from a passive activity and portfolio income. Passive activity is something in which the taxpayer does not actively ...