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- 1. A tax imposed on certain documents, typically those related to the transfer of property or legal agreements.
- 4. Issues related to the rental market, such as affordability, availability, and tenant-landlord relations.
- 5. A fixed percentage or amount charged regardless of the amount or value involved.
- 13. Legislation intended to regulate and standardize wage levels within an economy to ensure fairness and efficiency.
- 14. Added Tax (VAT): A consumption tax placed on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production or distribution.
- 20. A government or organizational initiative to develop and improve public services like transportation, utilities, and communication networks.
- 21. The geographical site or setting of a business or activity.
- 22. The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another.
- 23. The change in the quantity demanded or supplied due to a change in the price of the good or service.
- 30. A limit on the quantity of a good that can be imported into a country over a certain period.
- 32. Services provided to maintain or improve individuals' health, including medical, preventive, and therapeutic care.
- 33. Investments that are well-allocated and generate strong returns relative to risk.
- 34. A situation where the desire for a product or service exceeds its availability at current prices.
- 36. A change in the demand or supply curve, caused by factors other than price.
- 38. A place or system where buyers and sellers engage in the exchange of goods, services, or assets.
- 39. Goods that have no direct relationship in consumption or use, meaning a change in the price of one does not affect demand for the other.
- 40. The stock exchange in the Philippines where stocks, bonds, and other securities are traded.
- 41. The total number of individuals in a specified area or country.
- 42. A term used to describe the percentage of available space or property that is occupied, often used in real estate markets.
- 43. A line that runs parallel to the x-axis, often used in graphs to show a constant value or condition.
- 44. A tax on the profit made from the sale of an asset or investment.
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- 2. The process by which a government sets the lowest legal wage rate that employers can pay workers.
- 3. A tax reform law in the Philippines aimed at simplifying the country’s tax system and lowering income tax rates.
- 6. An interest rate that changes over time based on a reference rate, such as the LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate).
- 7. The ability of a company, industry, or economy to expand or increase its value over time.
- 8. Wealth in the form of money or assets used to generate income or facilitate production.
- 9. A sudden and dramatic increase in the price of a good or service, often caused by external factors such as supply shortages or market disruptions.
- 10. The portion of an individual’s or business’s income that is subject to taxation.
- 11. A former stock exchange in Makati, Philippines, which later merged with the Manila Stock Exchange to form the Philippine Stock Exchange.
- 12. Consumer preferences or preferences that influence the demand for certain goods or services.
- 15. (IMF): An international organization that promotes global financial stability, facilitates international trade, and provides financial assistance to countries in need.
- 16. Refers to investments or decisions that carry a significant chance of loss or failure.
- 17. A tax withheld by an employer from an employee's salary as an advance payment of the employee’s income tax.
- 18. An extension of withholding tax applied to additional income sources beyond regular wages.
- 19. A term referring to the geographical site or position of a business or asset, which can impact its value or potential for success.
- 24. The process of facilitating learning and acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and habits.
- 25. A tax that is calculated as a percentage of a specific base amount, such as sales revenue.
- 26. The anticipation of future economic conditions or the availability of goods and services, which influences buying behavior.
- 27. Goods that are often consumed together, such as printers and ink.
- 28. Taxes imposed on imports or exports between countries, typically to protect domestic industries.
- 29. A tax that is deducted at the source from an individual’s income by the employer, often for income tax purposes.
- 31. A tax deducted from an income payment that settles the taxpayer’s obligation for that income.
- 35. The percentage rate at which the general price level of goods and services increases over time.
- 37. The reduction in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or other factors.