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ACCUMULATED WEALTH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Anthropology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- potlatch
1, record 1, English, potlatch
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- potlach 2, record 1, English, potlach
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cultural ritual of giving and symbolic sharing, especially among some Indigenous nations in northwestern North America. 3, record 1, English, - potlatch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The potlatch celebrated a change of rank or status with dancing, feasting, and gifts. Like many other societies, [the Indigenous peoples] of the Northwest Coast associated prestige with wealth, and the potlatcher gained prestige according to the liberality of his giving. A true chief "always died poor" because he had potlatched his wealth, but he died rich in the rank and honor that he had accumulated for himself through giving and that he would pass on to his family, heirs, and descendants. 4, record 1, English, - potlatch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Anthropologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- potlatch
1, record 1, French, potlatch
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rite culturel de don et de partage symbolique, notamment chez certaines nations autochtones du nord-ouest de l’Amérique du Nord. 2, record 1, French, - potlatch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cérémonie du potlatch […] fait partie intégrante de la gouvernance, de la culture et des traditions spirituelles de diverses Premières nations vivant sur la côte nord-ouest […] le potlatch est une cérémonie de remise de cadeaux ayant pour fonction de redistribuer la richesse. Au fil du temps, certains individus ayant un statut important accumulent des objets de valeur […] Ces biens sont plus tard offerts en cadeau aux invités ou même parfois détruits lors d'une cérémonie grandiose servant à démontrer la grande générosité, le statut et le prestige de l'hôte par rapport à ses rivaux. En plus de ses fonctions de redistribution économique et de filiation, le potlatch maintient la solidarité communautaire et les relations hiérarchiques au sein des bandes et des nations et entre celles-ci. Dans le cadre d'une cérémonie très élaborée, le potlatch a pour fonction de conférer un statut et un rang à des individus, à des groupes apparentés et à des clans, ainsi que de revendiquer des noms, des pouvoirs et des droits sur des territoires de chasse et de pêche. 3, record 1, French, - potlatch
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Public Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Co-operatives Alternative to Public Service Delivery
1, record 2, English, Co%2Doperatives%20Alternative%20to%20Public%20Service%20Delivery
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The co-operative model has been used as a method to deliver public services for over a century. Therefore, co-operatives have accumulated a wealth of experience in the provision of public services ranging from social housing, child care and health services to the provision of transit services, resource management, local government(school board, municipality) procurement and public utilities(gas, waste management, water, telephone, cable, etc.). 1, record 2, English, - Co%2Doperatives%20Alternative%20to%20Public%20Service%20Delivery
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- L'Alternative coopérative pour la prestation de services publics
1, record 2, French, L%27Alternative%20coop%C3%A9rative%20pour%20la%20prestation%20de%20services%20publics
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le modèle coopératif a été utilisé depuis plus d'un siècle comme mode de prestation de services publics. En conséquence, les coopératives ont acquis une riche expérience dans des secteurs aussi divers que le logement social, les services à l'enfance et les soins de santé, le transport public, la gestion des ressources, l'approvisionnement en biens et services des administrations locales (conseils scolaires, municipalités), et les services publics (le gaz, la gestion des déchets, l'eau, le téléphone, le câble, etc.). 1, record 2, French, - L%27Alternative%20coop%C3%A9rative%20pour%20la%20prestation%20de%20services%20publics
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Investment
- Saving and Consumption
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dissaving
1, record 3, English, dissaving
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- negative saving 2, record 3, English, negative%20saving
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount by which consumer spending exceeds disposable income in the same period. It means that an individual, or all individuals together, are either using some previously accumulated wealth to make purchases or are taking out loans that will have to be repaid out of future income. 3, record 3, English, - dissaving
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
An individuals’ preference for immediate consumption as opposed to saving for the future. 4, record 3, English, - dissaving
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "break-even point" is the income level where net saving is zero. Below it, there is dissaving, or negative saving; ... 5, record 3, English, - dissaving
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dissaving: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 3, English, - dissaving
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dissavings
- negative savings
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
- Épargne et consommation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- désépargne
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9s%C3%A9pargne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- épargne négative 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9pargne%20n%C3%A9gative
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Choix du particulier pour la consommation présente contre la consommation future. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9s%C3%A9pargne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Excédent des dépenses de consommation sur le revenu disponible au cours d'une période. Il y a désépargne lorsqu'un particulier, ou l'ensemble des particuliers, utilise une partie du patrimoine constitué précédemment pour effectuer des achats ou contracte des emprunts qui devront être remboursés sur le revenu futur. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9s%C3%A9pargne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition extraite du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduite avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9s%C3%A9pargne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inversiones
- Ahorro y consumo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- desahorro
1, record 3, Spanish, desahorro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- ahorro negativo 2, record 3, Spanish, ahorro%20negativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Preferencia del individuo por el consumo presente frente al consumo futuro. 3, record 3, Spanish, - desahorro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
desahorro; ahorro negativo: términos y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 3, Spanish, - desahorro
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- accumulated wealth 1, record 4, English, accumulated%20wealth
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capitaux acquis 1, record 4, French, capitaux%20acquis
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tax on accumulated wealth 1, record 5, English, tax%20on%20accumulated%20wealth
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- impôt sur le capital acquis
1, record 5, French, imp%C3%B4t%20sur%20le%20capital%20acquis
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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