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The notion that changes or policies designed to alter the course of the economy should be done slowly, rather than all at once.
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An SEC designation for traders who trade the same security four or more times per day (buys and sells) over a five-day period, and for whom same-day trades make up at least 6% of their activity for that period.
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A phenomenon in which the general price levels rise (inflation) due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.
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The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.
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A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.
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The term Icarus factor describes a situation where managers or executives initiate an overly ambitious project which then fails. Fueled by excitement for the project, the executives are unable to reign in their misguided enthusiasm before it is too late to avoid the failure.
