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Pertaining to the system or range of economic activity in a country, region, or community.

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learning curve

Economy; International economics

A relationship representing either average cost or average product as a function of the accumulated output produced. Usually reflecting learning by doing, the learning curve shows ...

least developed country

Economy; International economics

A country designated by the UN as least developed based on criteria of low per capita GDP, weak human resources (life expectancy, calorie intake, etc. ), and a low level of ...

Leontief composite

Economy; International economics

A composite of two or more goods or factors that includes them in fixed proportions, analogous to the Leontief technology.

Leontief technology

Economy; International economics

A production function in which no substitution between inputs is possible: ''F''(''V'') = min i (''V i ''/''a i ''), where ''V'' is a vector of inputs ''V i '', and ''a i '' ...

letter of credit

Economy; International economics

A common means of payment in international trade, this is a written commitment by a bank to make payment to an exporter on behalf of an importer, under specified conditions.

levy

Economy; International economics

1. To impose and collect a tax or tariff. 2. A tax or tariff.

liability

Economy; International economics

An amount that is owed, in contrast to an asset. A liability may result from borrowing, from obligation to pay for a product or service received, etc.