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PositiveRefers to "what is," in contrast to normative which involves value judgments as to "what ought to be." The word is not, in this use, the opposite of either "negative" or "harmful."Similar MatchesPositive Sum RelationshipPositive Sum RelationshipA positive sum relationship is a relationship between two entities which are, as a sum, better off from the participation of that relationship. This is in contrast to a zero sum relationship, where the outcome of the relationship is a gain for one participant at the direct expense of the other. Examples of positive sum relationships can be found in business transactions (trade in general) and in biology (bumblebee and the flower). Long term positive sum relationships are also known as symbiotic relationships. Zero sum relationships can also been seen in biology (the food chain) and in games, such as chess and checkers. Game Theory tries to predict best decision making outcomes based on the relationships of participants, and the consequence of decisions based on positive sum relationships or zero sum relationships. Extraordinary positive valueExtraordinary positive valueA positive net present value. Positive floatPositive floatSee: Float Positive carryPositive carryRelated: Net financing cost Positive yield curvePositive yield curveWhen long-term debt long-term debt are higher than short-term debt rates (because of the increased long-term debt involved with long-term debt long-term debt). Further SuggestionsPositive convexityPositive list Positive externality Positive covenant (of a bond) |
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