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BEThe two-character ISO 3166 country code for BELGIUM.BE Similar MatchesLaw of large numbersLaw of large numbersThe mean of a random sample approaches the mean (expected value) of the population as sample size increases. Harberger-Laursen-Metzler EffectHarberger-Laursen-Metzler EffectThe conjecture or result that a terms of trade deterioration will cause a decrease in savings due to the decrease in real income, and therefore that a real depreciation will cause an increase in real expenditure. Due to Harberger (1950) and Laursen and Metzler (1950). Bed and breakfastBed and breakfastThe practice of selling shares on one day and buying them back on the next. The purpose for UK taxpayers was to crystallise a gain (or loss) in a share which could then be:offset against gains on other shares in the same tax year orused against an annual capital gains tax allowance (£7,700 of tax-free gains in 2002-2003, rising to £7,900 of tax-free gains in 2003-2004)The anti-avoidance provisions of the 1998 Budget effectively ended the practice of bed and breakfasting by making it impossible to get the tax advantage. Beneficial ownershipBeneficial ownershipOften used in risk arbitrage. Person who enjoys the benefits of ownership even though title is in another name. (Abused through the illegal use of a parking violation.) Bearer bondBearer bondA bond which does not record its owner's name. Possession of the bond certificate is therefore the only proof of ownership. Dividends are claimed by submitting a detachable coupon to the paying agent. Further Suggestionscafeteria employee benefit planprofit before tax Sleeping beauty Terra Cotta Lumber Outcome (Benefit) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Clearing member bequest Incremental costs and benefits Second best death and superannuation benefit First best Bearer share Fixed benefits Bertrand competition Beggar thy neighbor beta shares unemployment benefit bear spread Harberger triangle Foreign market beta Yard Lumber NOBO (Non Objecting Beneficial Owner) oversubscribed Member short sale ratio |
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