Aid to Families with Dependent Children
A federal welfare programme established in the United States in 1935 to provide financial support for poor children, which was replaced in 1996 by the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.
Aid-in-Kind
Aid provided in the form of goods or services rather than in the form of money.
Aitken Estimator
An exploration of the Aitken estimator, commonly known as the generalized least squares estimator, and its applications within various economic frameworks.
Allais Paradox
Anomalies in expected utility theory and its implications on decision making under risk.
Almon Distributed Lag
A comprehensive explanation of the Almon distributed lag model in econometrics.
Alpha Stocks
Understanding Alpha Stocks and Their Significance in the Stock Exchange Automated Quotation System
Altruism - Definition and Meaning
Exploration of altruism in economics, its implications on traditional economic theories, and various analytical perspectives.
Amalgamation: Definition and Meaning
A comprehensive definition and exploration of the economic term 'amalgamation,' also known as merger.
Ambiguity
A situation where a decision-maker knows possible events but not their exact probabilities.
Ambiguity Rule
A principle in US law ensuring ambiguities in insurance contracts are interpreted in favor of the insured.