Unit Trust
A UK system that allows small investors to benefit from diversified portfolios by purchasing units in a trust.
Unitary Taxation
A system of taxing firms operating in several countries based on a country’s share in their total operations.
Universal Benefit
An overview of universal benefit, its historical context, economic implications, and comparative analysis with means-tested alternatives.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a welfare benefit paid in the UK to individuals who are on low incomes or are unemployed.
Unlimited Liability
An economic term describing a business owner's responsibility for all the debts and financial obligations of their business without limit.
Unpaid Labour
An exploration of unpaid labour, encompassing various types of non-remunerated work contributions.
Unsecured Loan
A loan where the creditor has no claim on any particular asset of the debtor in the event of default.
Unskilled Work
An exploration of the concept, history, and analytical frameworks related to unskilled work in economics.