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A: The common notation for the "intercept" term of an equation specified as Y = a + bX. Mathematically, the a-intercept term indicates the value of the Y variable when the value of the X variable is equal to zero. Theoretically, the a-intercept is frequently used to indicate exogenous or independent influences on the Y variable, that is, influences that are independent of the X variable. For example, if Y represents consumption and X represents national income, a measures autonomous consumption expenditures.
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PRIVATIZATION The process of converting or "selling off" government-owned assets, properties, or production activities to private ownership. Privatization is usually undertaken either to generate revenue for the government or as part of an overall laissez faire approach to the economy.
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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time looking for the new strip mall out on the highway looking to buy either a package of blank rewritable CDs or yellow cotton balls. Be on the lookout for broken fingernail clippers.
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Cyrus McCormick not only invented the reaper for harvesting grain, he also invented the installment payment for selling his reaper.
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"After climbing a great hill, one finds many more hills to climb. " -- Nelson Mandela, president of South Africa
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CLT
Central Limit Theorem
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