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21Yield curve — The graphical depiction of the relationship between the yield on bonds of the same credit quality but different maturities. Related: Term structure of interest rates. Harvey (1991) finds that the inversions of the yield curve (short term rates… …
22Beveridge curve — A Beveridge curve is a graphical representation of the relationship between unemployment and the job vacancy rate (the number of unfilled jobs expressed as a proportion of the labor force). It typically has vacancies on the vertical axis and… …
23Polar curve (aviation) — A polar curve is a graph of the rate of sink of an aircraft, often a glider, versus its horizontal speed.Measuring a glider s performanceKnowing the best speed to fly is important in exploiting the performance of a glider. Two of the key measures …
24Osculating circle of a curve — Circle Cir cle (s[ e]r k l), n. [OE. cercle, F. cercle, fr. L. circulus (Whence also AS. circul), dim. of circus circle, akin to Gr. kri kos, ki rkos, circle, ring. Cf. {Circus}, {Circum }.] [1913 Webster] 1. A plane figure, bounded by a single… …
25Kappa curve — In geometry, the kappa curve or Gutschoven s curve is a two dimensional algebraic curve resembling the Greek letter kappa; (kappa).Using the Cartesian coordinate system it can be expressed as::x^4+x^2y^2=a^2y^2or, using parametric… …
26Saturation vapor curve — The saturation vapor curve usually states for the separation curve between the two phase state and the vapor state in the T s thermodynamic diagram. When used in a power cycle, the fluid expansion depends strongly on the nature of this saturation …
27Hypsometric curve — A hypsometric curve is an empirical cumulative distribution function of elevations in a catchment. Differences in hypsometric curves between landscapes arise because the geomorphic processes that shape the landscape may be different.The… …
28supply curve — ▪ economics in economics, graphic representation of the relationship between product price and quantity of product that a seller is willing and able to supply. Product price is measured on the vertical axis of the graph and quantity of… …
29demand curve — ▪ economics in economics, a graphic representation of the relationship between product price and the quantity of the product demanded. It is drawn with price on the vertical axis of the graph and quantity demanded on the horizontal axis. With… …
30Risk Curve — A two dimensional plot of real or projected financial harm/risk (vertical axis) versus real or projected financial reward (horizontal axis). Generally speaking, the curve balloons when the underlying item offers greater returns and contracts when …
