Plunger

An older term for a speculator

Poa

Priced on agreement

Policy (interest) rate

The interest rate set by the central bank, which applies to banks that borrow base money from each other, and […]

Political accountability

Accountability achieved by political processes such as elections, oversight by an elected government, or consultation with affected citizens. See also: […]

Political institutions

The rules of the game that determine who has power and how it is exercised in a society.

Political rent

A payment or other benefit in excess of the individual’s next best alternative (reservation position) that exists as a result […]

Political system

A political system determines how governments will be selected, and how those governments will make and implement decisions that affect […]

Polluter pays principle

A guide to environmental policy according to which those who impose negative environmental effects on others should be made to […]

POS

Point of Sale. A cash register.