A type of preference share where dividends, including any arrears, must be paid to the shareholder before any dividends can be paid to ordinary shareholders.
A comprehensive monthly survey conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics providing data on the labor force, employment, unemployment, and persons not in the labor force.
An explanation of the current-weighted index, better known as the Paasche index, including its definition, significance, and comparative analysis with other economic indices.
The UK tax authority responsible for collecting indirect taxes, including customs duties, before merging with HM Revenue in 2005 to form HM Revenue and Customs.
A trade agreement by which a group of countries allow free trade among themselves while maintaining a common external tariff on trade with non-members.
A calculation of what the government's budget deficit would be under normal economic conditions, assuming stable rules and rates for spending and taxes.