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Industrial productionA statistic determined by the Federal Reserve Board focusing on the total output of all US factories and mines on a monthly basis. Used as an economic indicator.Industrial production Similar MatchesIndustrial life assuranceIndustrial life assuranceAn assurance policy on the life of an individual where weekly or monthly premiums are regularly paid to the assurance company by way of their agent who collects directly from the policyholder's home. This method of collection originated in industrial areas as a means of saving for a future lump sum or protection against industrial accidents etc. This type of assurance is now virtually extinct. Industrial concentrationIndustrial concentrationThe extent to which a small number of firms dominates an industry, often measured by the four-firm concentration ratio. Concentration is, in effect, the opposite of competition, though in an open economy imports complicate the relationship. De-industrializationDe-industrializationA decline over time in the share of the manufacturing in an economy, usually accompanied by growth in the share of services. Typically accompanied by an increase in manufactured imports, it may raise concern that the country is losing valuable economic activity to others. Industrial Tax ExemptionIndustrial Tax ExemptionAn exemption from local property taxes granted to encourage industries to come into an area. Has been used successfully in the South. Usually granted for a definite period. IndustrialsIndustrialsGeneral term used in the financial markets to refer to companies manufacturing, producing, or distributing goods and services. Further SuggestionsNewly Industrializing EconomyIndustrial policy Industrial revenue bond (IRB) Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Newly Industrializing Country Dow Jones Industrial Average Import substituting industrialization |
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