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Liquid assetsA company's cash plus assets which can readily be converted into cash.Similar MatchesLiquidity preference hypothesisLiquidity preference hypothesisThe argument that greater liquidity is valuable, all else equal. Also, the theory that the forward rate exceeds expected future interest rates. LiquidityLiquidityThe capicity to turn assets into cash, or the amount of assets in a portfolio that have that capacity. Cash itself (i.e., money) is the most liquid asset. Liquidity trapLiquidity trapA situation in which expansionary monetary policy fails to stimulate the economy. As used by Keynes (1936), this meant interest rates so low that expectations of their increase made people unwilling to hold bonds. Today it usually means a nominal interest rate so near zero that lowering it further is impossible or ineffective. Liquidated DamagesLiquidated DamagesA definite amount of damages, set forth in a contract, to be paid by the party breaching the contract. A predetermined estimate of actual damages from a breach. Self liquidating loanSelf liquidating loanLoan to finance current assets. The sale of the current assets provides the cash to repay the loan. Further SuggestionsLiquidLiquidity premium liquid market Liquid market Involuntary liquidation preference Liquidation value Illiquid liquidator liquidity voluntary liquidation Liquidity crisis liquidity ratio Liquidity Fund Liquid asset Accounting liquidity Liquidating dividend Liquidity diversification Liquid yield option note (LYON) compulsory liquidation liquidation |
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