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Understanding Austerity, Types of Austerity Measures & Examples

By Itho August 14, 2010

[ad_1] What Is Austerity? The term austerity refers to a set of economic policies that a government implements in order to control public sector debt. Governments put austerity measures in place…

Dodd-Frank Act: What It Does, Major Components, and Criticisms

By Itho July 22, 2010

[ad_1] What Is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act? The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Dodd-Frank Act or Dodd-Frank,…

What it is, How it Works

By Itho June 25, 2010

[ad_1] What Is the Expedited Funds Availability Act? The Expedited Funds Availability Act (EFAA) was implemented to regulate the hold periods on deposits made to commercial banks. Enacted by the…

Earnings Announcement: Definition and Impact on Market

By Itho May 10, 2010

[ad_1] What Is an Earnings Announcement? An earnings announcement is an official public statement of a company's profitability for a specific period, typically a quarter or a year. An…

Understanding Electronic Money (eMoney): Transactions & Benefits Explained

By Itho April 30, 2010

[ad_1] What Is Electronic Money? Electronic money is currency stored and transacted electronically, backed and regulated by fiat currency and central banks. It facilitates global transactions through digital apps, electronic…

Bear Stearns: Causes, Bailout, and Its Aftermath

By Itho April 12, 2010

[ad_1] What Was Bear Stearns? Bear Stearns was once a leading Wall Street investment bank, but its heavy exposure to risky mortgage-backed securities led to a rapid collapse during…