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Definition and What It Measures

By Itho May 29, 2007

[ad_1] What Is the Employment-to-Population Ratio? The employment-to-population ratio, also known as the “employment-population ratio,” is a macroeconomic statistic that measures the civilian labor force currently employed against the total…

What Is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)?

By Itho May 24, 2007

[ad_1] What Is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)? The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is a federal civil rights law designed to ensure fair lending practices. Passed in 1974,…

What Is the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)?

By Itho May 17, 2007

[ad_1] What Is the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)? The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a federal law enacted in 1977 to encourage depository institutions to meet the credit needs of…

What Are Cash Equivalents? Types, Features, and Examples

By Itho May 11, 2007

[ad_1] What Are Cash Equivalents? Cash equivalents are securities with solid credit quality and high liquidity. True to their name, they are considered equivalent to cash because they can be…

Counterparty: Definition, Types, and Real-World Examples

By Itho October 17, 2006

[ad_1] What Is a Counterparty? A counterparty is the other participating party in a financial transaction. Every transaction must have a counterparty for the trade to be completed. Financial…

What Are Euro Notes and What Are Their Denominations?

By Itho October 12, 2006

[ad_1] What Is the Euro? The euro is the official currency of the European Union (EU), adopted by 19 of its 27 member nations. It is the world's second most…