Environmental Economics – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Economic Analysis & Monetary Policy

What is Environmental Economics?Environmental economics refers to a field of economics that analyzes the financial effect of eco-friendly or environment-based policies. Environmental researchers measure what impact environmental policies have on the economic growth of...

CINS Number – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is a CINS Number?A CINS number, an extension of the CUSIP system, is an International Numbering system for identifying securities not offered within the United States and Canada. In fact, it stands for CUSIP International Number System. The number is usually...

Circular Trading – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is Circular Trading?Circular trading refers to a fraudulent trade scheme. The process involves a broker entering orders, while fully aware of the number of shares, price, and the time the orders will be entered. In other words, the process is usually intentional...

Churning (Investor) – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is Churning?In business, churning refers to a practice where a broker intentionally trades an investors securities at inconsistent rates different from investors investment objectives. If you are paying more on commission than what you are earning on your...

Enrolled Agent – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Taxation

What is an Enrolled Agent?An enrolled agent (EA) is a tax expert who is a legal representative of taxpayers for subject matters related to the Internal Revenue Service. EA is appointed by the U.S. government authorities. To be an EA, it is mandatory for the candidate...

Price Variance – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is Price Variance?Price Variance is the difference in the actual amount for which an item is purchased and the standard price of the item, the multiplied by the total quantity purchased. The Formula for calculating price variance is: Price variance = (actual...

Capacity Utilization Rate – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Economic Analysis & Monetary Policy

What is Capacity Utilization Rate?The capacity utilization rate is a metric that measures the actual economic output that a firm or an economy realizes in relation to how factors of economic output are put to use. The capacity utilization rate reflects the proportion...

Capability Analysis – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Operations, Project, & Supply Chain Management

What is Capability Analysis?Capability analysis refers to a set of tools and calculations used in determining whether a system meets certain specification requirements. The evaluation entails statistical analysis of how well the process meets the given requirements. A...

CAP (Finance) – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Banking, Lending, and Credit Industry

Update Table of Contents What is CAP in interest rate?How Does an Interest Rate Cap Work? What is CAP in interest rate?A CAP is a structure that offers interest rate insurance to individuals, it establishes the highest or largest amount of interest that people can...

CAMELS Rating System – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Banking, Lending, and Credit Industry

What is the CAMELS Rating System?The CAMEL Rating System is an international rating system that bank regulators use in evaluating the overall financial performance of banks and financial institutions. The CAMEL rating system is a tool which is internationally...