Industry: Definition and Meaning
An overview of the term 'industry' in economics, its background, historical context, and major analytical frameworks.
Inefficiency
Not obtaining the maximum benefit from the use of resources in economics, leading to costly outcomes.
Inelastic Demand
An examination of the economic term 'Inelastic Demand,' its definition, implications, and relevancy in different economic frameworks.
Inelastic Supply
An exploration of inelastic supply, its definition, meaning, and implications within different economic frameworks.
Inequality
An examination of economic inequality, its measurement, and its impact on economies and societies.
Infant Industry
A new industry which during its early stages is unable to compete with established producers abroad, often supported by government policies.
Inferior Good
A good of which less is demanded at any given price as income rises, demonstrating a negative income elasticity of demand.
Inflation
Inflation is a persistent increase in nominal prices, measured by price indices such as the consumer price index or GDP deflator.
Inflation Accounting
An overview of the concept, significance, and challenges of inflation accounting in economic theory and practice.
Inflation Rate
The rate of increase of a specified price index, measured typically on an annual basis.