Slutsky Equation
An equation detailing how the effect on demand for a good due to a price change can be divided into substitution and income effects.
Smithsonian Agreement
An agreement reached in 1971 attempting to restore a Bretton Woods-style system of pegged exchange rates.
Smithsonian Parities
New parities for the world’s major currencies agreed at the Smithsonian conference in 1971 to replace the Bretton Woods system.
Smog: Definition and Meaning
A comprehensive examination of smog, its causes, historical significance, and its classification as a negative externality.
Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act
An act of 1930 that established a protectionist tariff regime in the United States.
Snake in the Tunnel
An agreement by a group of countries to closely manage exchange rates within a flexible rate system.
Social Chapter
A chapter of the Maastricht Treaty concerning social policies including employment protection and works councils.
Social Charges
An overview of social charges, encompassing their definition, historical context, and significance in various economic frameworks.
Social Choice
An examination of the economic concept of social choices, which are decisions made collectively by society.