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VARIABLE ECONOMIQUE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Economic Fluctuations
- Finance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- year-over-year
1, record 1, English, year%2Dover%2Dyear
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- year-on-year 2, record 1, English, year%2Don%2Dyear
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As compared with the same period in a previous year or in previous years. 3, record 1, English, - year%2Dover%2Dyear
Record 1, Key term(s)
- year over year
- year on year
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Fluctuations économiques
- Finances
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- en glissement annuel
1, record 1, French, en%20glissement%20annuel
correct, adjective phrase
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en glissement : Se dit de la mesure de l'évolution d’une variable économique, consistant à la comparer à deux périodes ponctuelles de référence(par exemple décembre d’une année comparé à décembre de l'année précédente). 2, record 1, French, - en%20glissement%20annuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estadística
- Fluctuaciones económicas
- Finanzas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- interanual
1, record 1, Spanish, interanual
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-05-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ecological study
1, record 2, English, ecological%20study
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ecologic study 2, record 2, English, ecologic%20study
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ecological studies measure variables at the level of populations (countries, provinces, etc.) rather than individuals. They are the appropriate design for studying the effect of a variable that acts at the population level, such as climate, an economic downturn, or the shortage of physicians. Like a survey, they can be descriptive or analytic. 3, record 2, English, - ecological%20study
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- étude écologique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A9cologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les études écologiques mesurent les variables au niveau de populations entières(pays, provinces) plutôt qu'au niveau individuel. Il s’agit du plan approprié pour étudier l'effet d’une variable qui agit sur l'ensemble de la population, comme le climat, un ralentissement économique ou une pénurie de médecins. Comme les enquêtes, ces études peuvent être descriptives ou analytiques. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A9cologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- economic variable
1, record 3, English, economic%20variable
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example: level of nominal income, interest rates and level of employment. 2, record 3, English, - economic%20variable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
key economic variable. 3, record 3, English, - economic%20variable
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- variable économique
1, record 3, French, variable%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple : le revenu nominal, les taux d’intérêt et le taux de chômage. 2, record 3, French, - variable%20%C3%A9conomique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
principale variable économique. 2, record 3, French, - variable%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Finanzas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- variable económica
1, record 3, Spanish, variable%20econ%C3%B3mica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Por ejemplo : el nivel de empleo y el tipo de interés. 2, record 3, Spanish, - variable%20econ%C3%B3mica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
variable económica clave. 1, record 3, Spanish, - variable%20econ%C3%B3mica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Economic Conditions and Forecasting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- financial conditions index
1, record 4, English, financial%20conditions%20index
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FCI 1, record 4, English, FCI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A financial conditions index (FCI) is a weighted average of financial variables. The weights are determined using regression analysis according to the impact of a given variable on economic activity. Downward movements in the FCI capture tighter financial conditions, which are therefore consistent with weaker economic activity; upward movements represent improving financial conditions, which would be consistent with stronger economic activity. 2, record 4, English, - financial%20conditions%20index
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some components of the financial conditions index are credit conditions, real exchange rate, housing price, etc. 3, record 4, English, - financial%20conditions%20index
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indice des conditions financières
1, record 4, French, indice%20des%20conditions%20financi%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ICF 1, record 4, French, ICF
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice des conditions financières(ICF) est une moyenne pondérée de variables financières. Les coefficients de pondération appliqués sont déterminés à l'aide d’une analyse de régression, en fonction de l'incidence relative de chaque variable sur l'activité économique. Une baisse de l'indice indique un resserrement des conditions financières, lequel suppose un ralentissement de l'économie, tandis qu'une hausse signale une amélioration des conditions, compatible avec un regain de l'activité économique. 2, record 4, French, - indice%20des%20conditions%20financi%C3%A8res
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certaines composantes de l’indice des conditions financières sont les conditions du crédit, le taux de change réel, le prix des logements, etc. 3, record 4, French, - indice%20des%20conditions%20financi%C3%A8res
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Computer Graphics
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- computer numerical control
1, record 5, English, computer%20numerical%20control
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CNC 2, record 5, English, CNC
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- computerized numerical control 3, record 5, English, computerized%20numerical%20control
correct, standardized
- CNC 4, record 5, English, CNC
correct
- CNC 4, record 5, English, CNC
- computer digital control 5, record 5, English, computer%20digital%20control
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical control system with a dedicated mini- or micro-computer which performs the functions of data processing and control. 6, record 5, English, - computer%20numerical%20control
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer numerical control; CNC; computerized numerical control: terms and abbreviation standardized by ISO and CSA. 7, record 5, English, - computer%20numerical%20control
Record 5, Key term(s)
- computerized numerical command
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Infographie
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- commande numérique par ordinateur
1, record 5, French, commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- commande numérique par calculateur 2, record 5, French, commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20calculateur
correct, feminine noun
- CNC 3, record 5, French, CNC
correct, feminine noun
- CNC 3, record 5, French, CNC
- commande numérique par calculateur intégré 4, record 5, French, commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20calculateur%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commande numérique réalisée sous la conduite et le contrôle d’un ordinateur, à l’aide d’un programme spécialisé. 2, record 5, French, - commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ELSAG présentera à l'EMO(Exposition mondiale de machine-outil de Hanovre) une CNC économique, limitée à deux axes. Electtronica San Giorgio(ELSAG) présentera à la deuxième exposition de la machine-outil de Hanovre une nouvelle commande numérique par calculateur, destinée aussi bien aux tours parallèles qu'aux tours verticaux.(ELACT 770909) Une distinction est parfois établie entre les dispositifs de commande numérique par calculateur dans lesquels le calculateur est intégré et les dispositifs de commande numérique par calculateur dans lesquels le calculateur n’ est qu'inséré; le degré de programmation est variable. 2, record 5, French, - commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commande numérique par ordinateur : terme normalisé par l’ISO et la CSA. 5, record 5, French, - commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
Record 5, Key term(s)
- commande numérique automatisée
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Gráficos de computadora
- Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- control numérico por computadora
1, record 5, Spanish, control%20num%C3%A9rico%20por%20computadora
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- control numérico por ordenador 1, record 5, Spanish, control%20num%C3%A9rico%20por%20ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de control numérico para el cual se utiliza una computadora (ordenador) especializada, de programa almacenado, para efectuar algunas o la totalidad de las funciones de control numérico básicas. 2, record 5, Spanish, - control%20num%C3%A9rico%20por%20computadora
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- open economy
1, record 6, English, open%20economy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The economy of an area in which trade is unrestricted. In an open economy, any individual may have unhindered business and trade relationships with anyone outside the area. 2, record 6, English, - open%20economy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- économie ouverte
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9conomie%20ouverte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Canada étant une économie ouverte, le taux de change entre la devise nationale et celle des principaux partenaires commerciaux est une variable dominante de son activité économique. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9conomie%20ouverte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Doctrinas, políticas y sistemas económicos
- Comercio exterior
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- economía abierta
1, record 6, Spanish, econom%C3%ADa%20abierta
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- endogenous growth theory
1, record 7, English, endogenous%20growth%20theory
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word "endogenous" was originally a botanical term ... Endogenous means originating on or growing within the side of something, as cells within the wall of the parent cell ... That's a good metaphor for economic or technological growth -- exogenous growth is growing like rings on a tree -- definitely not how an economy grows, or innovations develop. It's a view of society as a giant organism within which innovations develop randomly and irregularly, not in any planned manner. Endogenous growth theory simply means economic growth from within a system, usually a nation-state. 2, record 7, English, - endogenous%20growth%20theory
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- théorie de la croissance endogène
1, record 7, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20croissance%20endog%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La théorie de la croissance endogène [...] montre que l’économie a pour principal facteur de production la connaissance et que dès lors elle évolue dans un univers non fini qui suit les principes évolutionnistes. 2, record 7, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20croissance%20endog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La théorie de la croissance endogène étudie l'interaction entre le processus de production des innovations et les caractéristiques structurelles de l'économie et de la société, ainsi que la façon dont cette interaction se solde par une croissance économique, variable selon les pays. 3, record 7, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20croissance%20endog%C3%A8ne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-11-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federalism
- Parliamentary Language
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- asymmetrical federalism
1, record 8, English, asymmetrical%20federalism
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- asymmetric federalism 2, record 8, English, asymmetric%20federalism
correct
- flexible federalism 3, record 8, English, flexible%20federalism
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system under which the provinces of a federal state are not equal in constitutional status or in power (due to inequalities in size, resources or character) with respect to the central government. 4, record 8, English, - asymmetrical%20federalism
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a notion of flexible federalism, also known as asymmetrical federalism, which allows that, when it's expedient, individual provinces can be treated differently from the others. 3, record 8, English, - asymmetrical%20federalism
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Fédéralisme
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fédéralisme asymétrique
1, record 8, French, f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ralisme%20asym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- fédéralisme à géométrie variable 2, record 8, French, f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ralisme%20%C3%A0%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trie%20variable
correct, masculine noun
- fédéralisme souple 3, record 8, French, f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ralisme%20souple
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système selon lequel les provinces d’un État fédéral n’ont pas toutes le même statut constitutionnel ou le même pouvoir (étant donné les différences de taille, de ressources ou de caractère qui existent entre elles), par rapport au gouvernement central. 4, record 8, French, - f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ralisme%20asym%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] fédéralisme à géométrie variable [...] permet au Québec d’accéder à la souveraineté tout en l'incitant à réintégrer le Canada et à participer aux superstructures d’une confédération renouvelée. Il offre, en outre, l'avantage d’intégrer toutes les régions de même que les premières nations dans un cadre de coopération économique et politique en fonction de leur intérêt bien compris. 5, record 8, French, - f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ralisme%20asym%C3%A9trique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- elasticity
1, record 9, English, elasticity
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effect provoked in the percentage variation of a particular economic variable by variations in another variable. For example, elasticity of demand. 2, record 9, English, - elasticity
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
elasticity: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 9, English, - elasticity
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- élasticité
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9lasticit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet induit dans la variation en pourcentage d’une variable économique déterminée par les variations d’une autre variable. Par exemple, l'élasticité de la demande. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9lasticit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élasticité : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l’autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 9, French, - %C3%A9lasticit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- elasticidad
1, record 9, Spanish, elasticidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efecto inducido en la variación porcentual de una determinada variable económica por variaciones de otra variable. Por ejemplo, la elasticidad de la demanda. 2, record 9, Spanish, - elasticidad
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
elasticidad: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 9, Spanish, - elasticidad
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
elasticidad del precio de la demanda, elasticidad económica internacional. 4, record 9, Spanish, - elasticidad
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-10-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- key economic variable
1, record 10, English, key%20economic%20variable
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A survey taken in early February shows that the government's assumptions about the key economic variables that affect the deficit are more cautious than the average private sector projection. 2, record 10, English, - key%20economic%20variable
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- principale variable économique
1, record 10, French, principale%20variable%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon un relevé effectué au début de février, les hypothèses adoptées par le gouvernement en ce qui concerne l’évolution des principales variables économiques influant sur le déficit sont plus prudentes que la prévision moyenne du secteur privé. 1, record 10, French, - principale%20variable%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Presupuestación del sector público
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- variable económica clave
1, record 10, Spanish, variable%20econ%C3%B3mica%20clave
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pueden preocuparles, por ejemplo, las repercusiones adversas de algunas medidas de política necesarias para mantener la paridad sobre otras variables económicas clave (como el nivel de empleo). 1, record 10, Spanish, - variable%20econ%C3%B3mica%20clave
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-03-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- static calculation 1, record 11, English, static%20calculation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following sensitivity estimates are intended only to capture the direct fiscal impacts of changes in one economic variable at a time. These are static calculations. 1, record 11, English, - static%20calculation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- calcul statique
1, record 11, French, calcul%20statique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'analyse de sensibilité présentée ci-après vise à saisir l'incidence directe sur les chiffres budgétaires, des modifications d’une variable économique à la fois. Il s’agit de calculs statiques. 1, record 11, French, - calcul%20statique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-04-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National Accounting
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- direct fiscal impact
1, record 12, English, direct%20fiscal%20impact
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following sensitivity estimates are intended only to capture the direct fiscal impacts of changes in one economic variable at a time. These are static calculations. 1, record 12, English, - direct%20fiscal%20impact
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité nationale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- incidence directe sur les chiffres budgétaires
1, record 12, French, incidence%20directe%20sur%20les%20chiffres%20budg%C3%A9taires
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'analyse de sensibilité présentée ci-après vise à saisir l'incidence directe sur les chiffres budgétaires, des modifications d’une variable économique à la fois. Il s’agit de calculs statiques. 1, record 12, French, - incidence%20directe%20sur%20les%20chiffres%20budg%C3%A9taires
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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