# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Uncovered Interest Parity
A relationship between domestic and foreign interest rates under the assumption that the forward currency market is not used to hedge exchange rate risk.
Undated Security
A security with no set redemption date; obligates the borrower to pay interest but not to redeem it.
Under-developed Countries
A comprehensive entry on under-developed countries, offering definitions, historical context, and analytical frameworks.
Under-subscription
Failure of applications for shares in a new issue to match the number on offer.
Under-Valued Currency
A detailed exploration of the concept of an under-valued currency, its consequences, causes, and related economic aspects.
Underemployment
Employment of skilled workers in unskilled jobs or involuntary part-time employment. Includes hidden unemployment.
underground economy
Definition and meaning of the term 'underground economy', focusing on unrecorded economic activities.
Underlying Rate of Inflation
An overview of the underlying rate of inflation, particularly in the UK context, distinguishing it from the headline rate of inflation.
Understanding Society
Understanding Society is an annual longitudinal survey of UK households that gathers comprehensive data on economic and social circumstances, attitudes, behavior, and health.
Underwriter
A detailed look at underwriters in finance, their roles, and functions.
Underwriting
The provision by merchant banks of a guaranteed market for a new issue of shares
Undistributed Profits
Profits retained within a business, not paid out in taxes or dividends, used for reinvestment purposes.