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What Is an Economic Stimulus? How It Works, Benefits, and Risks

By Itho February 15, 2012

[ad_1] An economic stimulus is an action by a government to encourage private-sector economic activity. To stimulate the economy, the government adopts targeted, expansionary policies. Key Takeaways An economic stimulus…

Bond Rating Agencies: Overview, Benefits, and Criticisms

By Itho November 12, 2011

[ad_1] Bond rating agencies are companies that assess the creditworthiness of both debt securities and their issuers. These agencies publish the ratings used by investment professionals to determine the likelihood…

What Is Bitcoin? How to Buy, Mine, and Use It

By Itho August 29, 2011

[ad_1] What Is Bitcoin? Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency designed to act as money and as a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity.…

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA): What It Was

By Itho August 29, 2011

[ad_1] What Was the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance? The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) was a database of various federal assistance programs in the United States. It provided a…

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Definition & Role

By Itho July 22, 2011

[ad_1] What Is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency responsible for enforcing federal laws regarding discrimination or harassment against a…

What Is a Bail Bond, and Do You Get Bail Money Back?

By Itho February 19, 2011

[ad_1] What Is a Bail Bond? A bail bond is an agreement by a criminal defendant to appear for trial or pay a sum of money set by the court.…