Financial and Economic Vocabulary

A set of flashcards defining key financial and economic terms based on the lecture notes.

shares

The equal parts into which the capital of a company is divided.

recession

A period of economic decline during which the economy performs poorly.

equity stake

The money risked when investing in a company or business.

stock market

A market where company shares are issued, bought, and sold.

forecast

A description or prediction of what is likely to happen in the future.

debt

An amount of money that is owed by one person or organization to another.

profit margin

The portion of a company's total profit typically expressed as a percentage of revenue.

investment

Money put into a business or financial scheme with the expectation of achieving a profit.

bankruptcy

A legal state or situation in which an individual or business is unable to pay their debts.

dividend

A portion of a company's net profit that is paid out to its shareholders.

pre-tax profits

The total profits of a company before taxes have been deducted.