Protection
An overview of the concept of protection in economics, focusing on trade policies and their impact.
Protectionism
A policy involving the restriction of international trade to protect domestic industries and affect economic factors.
Proxy Variable
An economics definition highlighting the use of proxy variables for variables that cannot be measured directly.
Proxy Vote
An examination of the proxy vote mechanism, commonly used in corporate governance, whereby one person votes on behalf of another.
Prudential Regulation Authority
An overview of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), its roles, objectives, and analytical frameworks within economics.
Public Choice
An approach to the analysis of economic policy focusing on the motivations of bureaucrats and politicians.
Public Company
Definition and analysis of a public company with historical context and major analytical frameworks.
Public Corporation
The UK form of organization for nationalized industries operating with managerial autonomy but under considerable government intervention.
Public Debt
Money or credit owed by a government to domestic or foreign lenders, often represented by outstanding government bonds.
Public Finance
A branch of economics focused on how governments manage revenue and expenditure to foster economic stability and growth.
Public Interest
An exploration of the concept of Public Interest, its definitions, frameworks, and applications.