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Specific factorA factor of production that is unable to move into or out of an industry. The term is used to describe both factors that would not be of any use in other industries and -- more loosely -- factors that could be used elsewhere but do not, in the short run, have the time or resources needed to move. See specific factors model. The term seems to come from Haberler (1937).Similar MatchesSpecific ReturnSpecific ReturnThe part of the excess return not explained by common factors. The specific return is independent of (uncorrelated with) the common factors and the specific returns to other assets. It is also called the idiosyncratic return. Specific tariffSpecific tariffA tariff specified as an amount of currency per unit of the good. Specific riskSpecific riskSee: Unique risk Non-specific subsidyNon-specific subsidyA subsidy that is available to more than a single specific industry and is therefore non-actionable under WTO rules. Specific issues marketSpecific issues marketThe market in which dealers reverse in securities they wish to short. Further SuggestionsSpecificityspecific legacy Location specific advantages Specific commitment Specificity rule Firm specific risk Firm specific news Company specific risk Specific factors model |
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