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  2. Taylor contract (economics) - Wikipedia

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    Taylor contract (economics) The Taylor contract or staggered contract was first formulated by John B. Taylor in his two articles, in 1979 "Staggered wage setting in a macro model". [ 1] and in 1980 "Aggregate Dynamics and Staggered Contracts". [ 2] In its simplest form, one can think of two equal sized unions who set wages in an industry.

  3. Staggered elections - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. Staggered elections are elections where only some of the places in an elected body are up for election at the same time. For example, United States senators have a six-year term, but they are not all elected at the same time. Rather, elections are held every two years for one-third of Senate seats. Staggered elections have the effect ...

  4. Maturity (finance) - Wikipedia

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    Maturity (finance) In finance, maturity or maturity date is the date on which the final payment is due on a loan or other financial instrument, such as a bond or term deposit, at which point the principal (and all remaining interest) is due to be paid. [1][2][3] Most instruments have a fixed maturity date which is a specific date on which the ...

  5. Glossary of video game terms - Wikipedia

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    Also isometric graphics. Graphic rendering technique of three-dimensional objects set in a two-dimensional plane of movement. Often includes games where some objects are still rendered as sprites. 360 no-scope A 360 no-scope usually refers to a trick shot in a first or third-person shooter video game in which one player kills another with a sniper rifle by first spinning a full circle and then ...

  6. Striking autoworkers want to end a system that pays different ...

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    Striking auto workers want to be paid more equally, setting their sights on a staggered wage system that they say is unfair. Striking autoworkers want to end a system that pays different wages for ...

  7. Progressive tax - Wikipedia

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    Accordingly, these voters believe that everyone should pay the same tax rate, mirroring the concept of equal treatment. While progressive tax policies may address income inequality in certain countries, there is a significant segment of the population that opposes them based on this notion of political equality.

  8. Blanket order - Wikipedia

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    Blanket order. A blanket order, blanket purchase agreement or call-off order[1] is a purchase order which a customer places with its supplier to allow multiple delivery dates over a period of time, often negotiated to take advantage of predetermined pricing. It is normally used when there is a recurring need for expendable goods.

  9. Picket (military) - Wikipedia

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    A picket (archaically, picquet [variant form piquet]) is a soldier, or small unit of soldiers, placed on a defensive line forward of a friendly position to provide timely warning and screening against an enemy advance. It can also refer to any unit (e.g. a scout vehicle, surveillance aircraft or patrol ship) performing a similar function.