Annual – Page 10 – itho's internet resources

Economic Forecasting: Key Indicators and Practical Examples

By Itho January 26, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Economic Forecasting? Economic forecasting is the process of attempting to predict future conditions of the economy using a combination of indicators. Economic forecasting uses statistical models…

Bernard Lawrence “Bernie” Madoff: Who He Was and How His Ponzi Scheme Worked

By Itho December 16, 2008

[ad_1] Bernard Lawrence "Bernie" Madoff orchestrated the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding thousands of investors of an estimated $65 billion. A once-respected financier and former chairman of the Nasdaq…

Understand Covered Interest Rate Parity: Formula, Calculation, and Examples

By Itho November 10, 2008

[ad_1] Covered interest rate parity ensures no arbitrage opportunities exist by balancing spot and forward exchange rates of two countries based on their interest rates. It provides a no-arbitrage condition…

Capitalized Cost: Definition, Example, Pros and Cons

By Itho October 31, 2008

[ad_1] What Is a Capitalized Cost? A capitalized cost is an expense added to the cost basis of a fixed asset on a company's balance sheet. Capitalized costs are…

Annuity Due: Definition, Calculation, Formula, and Examples

Asian Development Bank (ADB): What It Is, How It Works, Members

By Itho October 29, 2008

[ad_1] What Is the Asian Development Bank? The Asian Development Bank's primary mission is to "foster economic growth and cooperation" among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. Founded in 1966 and based…

Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (ERTA): Overview

By Itho October 28, 2008

[ad_1] What Was the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981? The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (ERTA) was the largest tax cut in U.S. history. Signed by President Ronald…