Surplus
A comprehensive overview of the term 'surplus' in an economic context
Surplus Value
The excess of what workers can produce over what they need to consume.
Surtax
An additional income tax levied on high incomes.
survey data
Data collected by surveys of individuals or firms, which may be regional, national, or supranational, covering either the entire population or sample thereof.
Survey of Current Business
A monthly publication by the Bureau of Economic Analysis focused on U.S. and international economic activity.
Sustainability
Exploring the concept of sustainability in economic and social systems
Sustainable Development Indicators
Measures for the assessment and monitoring of the European Union Sustainable Development Strategy.
Sustainable Development Strategy
A policy aimed at achieving continuous improvement in the quality of life through sustainable management and innovation.
Sustained Yield
A level of output which can be continued indefinitely, without impairing the future productivity of any natural resources used.
Swap
A financial derivative in which two counterparties agree to exchange one stream of cash flows for another. This entry explores its meaning, historical context, and different economic perspectives.
Sweated Labour
Definition and meaning of sweated labour in economic contexts.
Symmetrical Distribution
A detailed exploration of symmetrical distribution in economics and statistics.
Syndicate
A comprehensive overview of syndicates, particularly in the context of Lloyd's of London, including their function, historical perspective, and theoretical frameworks.
Syndicated Loan
A loan provided by a syndicate of banks or other lending institutions.
Synergy
Understanding the concept of synergy in economics and its impacts on business mergers and acquisitions
Systematic Risk
Understanding systematic risk in economic terms, its impacts, and analytical frameworks.
Systemic Risk
Risk associated with the insufficient stability of a system due to interconnectedness and interdependencies that may result in cascading failures.
Systemic Threat
A comprehensive overview of systemic threats within an economic context, focusing on their broad implications and inter-connectivity in financial systems.