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We’ve got loads of key subject terms in our subject glossaries. There are three ways of finding what you are looking for:

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EXAMPLES

Here are some examples of the kinds of definitions you’ll find on this page.

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the sum of average fixed costs and average variable costs

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(also called deficit) when estimated expenditure is greater than revenue.

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workers trained at formal training institutions; such as a university; and have papers to prove...

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the benefits for society at large of producing a good or service.

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that part of physical capital that promotes the good of society such as schools.

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