Inactive population

People in the population of working age who are neither employed nor actively looking for paid work. Those working in […]

Inbound marketing

A sales technique that encourages potential buyers to contact a firm directly with no explicit outreach. An example of this […]

Incentive

Economic reward or punishment, which influences the benefits and costs of alternative courses of action.

Inclusive trade union

A union, representing many firms and sectors, which takes into account the consequences of wage increases for job creation in […]

Income

The amount of profit, interest, rent, labour earnings, and other payments (including transfers from the government) received, net of taxes […]

Income effect

The effect that the additional income would have if there were no change in the price or opportunity cost.

Income elasticity of demand

The percentage change in demand that would occur in response to a 1% increase in the individual’s income.

Income statement

Determines the net income/profit of a business. An annual summary of both income and expenses.

Incomplete contract

A contract that does not specify, in an enforceable way, every aspect of the exchange that affects the interests of […]

Increased productivity.

It allows employees to complete work faster since tasks are spread out among a group of individuals rather than a […]