Hysteresis
• Hysteresis in economics describes persistent, often long‑lasting effects of a shock that remain after the original cause has passed. – Common manifestations include…
Hyperinflation
Hyperinflation is an extreme, self‑reinforcing rise in prices in which a currency rapidly loses purchasing power. Economists commonly define hyperinflation as an inflation rate…
Hydrocarbon
Key takeaways – Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed only of hydrogen and carbon; they are the primary constituents of crude oil, natural gas, and…
Hurdle Rate
Summary / Key Takeaways – The hurdle rate is the minimum acceptable rate of return for an investment or project. Management or investors reject…
hundredweight
• “CWT” (hundredweight) is a legacy unit for pricing/weighting some commodities and freight. – In the U.S. and Canada 1 CWT = 100 lb…
Hubris
What is hubris? – Hubris (from the Greek hybris) is excessive pride or overconfidence that leads a person to believe they cannot fail or…
Hubberts Peak Theory
• Definition: Hubbert’s peak theory (or “Hubbert curve”) models production of a finite, non‑renewable resource (originally oil) as rising, peaking near the midpoint of…
How to Do a SWOT Analysis
Key takeaways – SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a simple, structured tool for evaluating an organization’s internal capabilities and external environment. – Use…
How to Create an Effective Mission Statement
Summary A mission statement concisely explains why an organization exists: what it does, who it serves, how it does it, and the principles that…
How to Build and Run an Effective Trading Strategy
Key takeaway A trading strategy is a systematic, rule‑based method for deciding when to buy, sell or hold financial instruments. Good strategies are explicit,…