Economists – Page 15 – itho's internet resources

Cyclical Unemployment: Causes and Comparison With Other Types

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Cyclical Unemployment? Cyclical unemployment is the unemployment correlated with the business cycle. Unemployment typically rises during recessions and declines during economic expansions. Cyclical unemployment is one…

Understanding Commercial Activity in Business and Financial Markets

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What Is "Commercial"? "Commercial" relates to commercial activity: commerce or general business activities for profit. "Commercial" also refers in the investment field to commercial trading or an entity engaged…

Capital Account: How It Works and Why It’s Important

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Capital Account? In international macroeconomics, the capital account is part of the balance of payments, tracking the flow of capital in and out of a…

Understanding the CAPM: Key Formula, Assumptions, and Applications

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] By Will Kenton Updated August 17, 2025 Reviewed by Margaret James Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Full Bio Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She…

Understanding Equity Risk Premium: Definition and Calculation

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Equity Risk Premium? Equity risk premium represents the additional return stocks offer over risk-free investments like Treasury bills, compensating investors for higher risks. It varies with market…

What Is Capitalism? History, Pros & Cons, vs. Socialism

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Capitalism? Capitalism is an economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods. At the same time, business owners employ workers who receive only wages; labor…