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1income tax — a tax levied on incomes, esp. an annual government tax on personal incomes. [1790 1800] * * * Levy imposed by public authority on the incomes of persons or corporations within its jurisdiction. In nations with an advanced system of private… …
2income and employment theory — a body of economic (economics) analysis concerned with the relative levels of output, employment, and prices in an economy. By defining the interrelation of these macroeconomic (macroeconomics) factors, governments try to create policies… …
3middle-income — ˌmiddle ˈincome adjective [only before a noun] middle income people have incomes that are not high and not low: • a set of new tax measures designed to provide relief to middle income families * * * middle income UK US adjective [before noun] ►… …
4Permanent income hypothesis — The permanent income hypothesis (PIH) is a theory of consumption that was developed by the American economist Milton Friedman. In its simplest form, PIH states that the choices made by consumers regarding their consumption patterns are determined …
5disposable income — 1. the part of a person s income remaining after deducting personal income taxes. 2. (in national income accounting) the total disposable income of all consumers. [1945 50] * * * Portion of an individual s income over which the recipient has… …
6Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
7Universal Service Fund — The Universal Service Fund (USF) was created by the United States Federal Communications Commission in 1997 to meet the goals of Universal Service as mandated by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The 1996 Act states that all providers of… …
8Trade and development — Trade is a key factor in economic development. A successful use of trade can boost a country s development. On the other hand, opening up markets to international trade may leave local producers swamped by more competitive foreign… …
9Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP logo The United States Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),[1] historically and commonly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal assistance program that provides assistance to low and no income people …
10Food Stamp Program — The US Food Stamp Program is a federal assistance program that provides food to low and no income people living in the United States. Benefits are distributed by the individual states, but the program is administered through the U.S. Department… …
