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International economics
International trade theories, policies, finances and their effects on economic activities.
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Devaluation
Economy; International economics
1. Depreciation. 2. A fall in the value of a currency that has been pegged, either because of an announced reduction in the par value of the currency with the peg continuing, or because the pegged ...
Developed country
Economy; International economics
A country whose per capita income is high by world standards.
Developing country
Economy; International economics
A country whose per capita income is low by world standards. Same as less developed country. As usually used, it does not necessarily connote that the country's income is rising.
Development bank
Economy; International economics
A multilateral institution that provides financing for development needs of a regional group of countries. Examples include the African, Asian, and Inter-American Development Banks.
Development finance institution
Economy; International economics
A governmental or inter-governmental body that provides development finance.
Development project
Economy; International economics
A project intended to increase a developing country's ability to produce in the future. Such projects are most commonly additions to the country's capital stock, but they may involve improvements in ...
Diagonal
Economy; International economics
1. In a matrix, the elements on a straight line from the top left to the bottom right, or occasionally from the bottom left to the top right. 2. In an Edgeworth box, the straight line from the bottom ...
