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121 grandfather clause
grandfather clause (AE) ECON, LAW, LOGIS Besitzstandsklausel f (a grandfather clause allows someone who previously had the right to do something to continue doing it even though a rule or the law forbids it to others; allgemein: Regelung, die für vor einem bestimmten Stichtag, z. B. dem Inkrafttreten eines neuen Umweltgesetzes, geltende Rechtsvorschriften einen Bestandsschutz gewährt; von Bedeutung u. a. bei der Zuteilung knapper Start- und Landerechte –allocation of slots– im Luftverkehr und bei der Vergabe von Umweltzertifikaten; synonymous: grandfathering-clause)Englisch-Deutsch Fachwörterbuch der Wirtschaft > grandfather clause
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122 mechanism design theory
mechanism design theory ECON, POL Mechanismus-Design-Theorie f (the art and science of designing rules of a game to achieve a specific outcome, even though each participant may be self-interested; a new understanding of the significance of asymmetric information; branches of mechanism design are the creation of markets, auctions and combinatorial auctions, the design of matching algorithms, the provision of public goods or the optimal design of taxation schemes; abstraktes Forschungsgebiet der Wirtschaftsnobelpreisträger 2007 Hurwicz, Maskin und Myerson zur Untersuchung der Bedingungen, unter denen bei asymmetrischer oder dezentraler Informationsverteilung effiziente und/oder wünschenswerte Verhandlungs- oder Prozessergebnisse zu erzielen sind, neue Erkenntnisse zur Bedeutung asymmetrischer Information; praktische Anwendungen u. a.: Versicherungs- und Personalwesen, Prinzipal-Agent-Theorie, Auktionsdesign, Versorgung mit öffentlichen Gütern)Englisch-Deutsch Fachwörterbuch der Wirtschaft > mechanism design theory
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123 zombie bank
zombie bank (infrml) MEDIA, BANK (infrml) Zombie-Bank f (banks that continue to operate even though they are unable to meet their financial obligations and overcome the burdens of their high burn rates; they have a highly unpredictable life expectancy and eventually most go bankrupt; Banken aus dem Schattenreich der Finanzwelt; das Geschäftsmodell ist gekennzeichnet durch asymmetrische Informationsverteilung und kreative Ausnutzung der Ausweisspielräume, die Intransparenz bei Investoren und Aufsichtsorganen bewirkt und die objektive Einschätzung der Risiken erschwert; Umschreibung für Banken, die sich gegenseitig nicht trauen, weil sie befürchten müssen, dass die Partnerbank möglicherweise nicht ausgewiesene, ‘vergiftete’ Altlasten –toxic assets, contaminated burdens– auf ihren Büchern nicht mehr entsorgen kann, also überschuldet = excessively indebted, konkursreif, nicht überlebensfähig ist und ihre Gläubiger mit in den Abgrund des Konkurses zieht)Englisch-Deutsch Fachwörterbuch der Wirtschaft > zombie bank
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124 zombie company
zombie company (infrml) COMMS, GEN, FIN (infrml) Zombie-Firma f, (infrml) Zombie-Unternehmen n (a business that continues to trade even though it is actually insolvent; überschuldetes, vor der Insolvenz stehendes Unternehmen, das Lieferanten und Gläubiger in den Ruin reißen kann)Englisch-Deutsch Fachwörterbuch der Wirtschaft > zombie company
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125 habár
(DE) obgleich; obschon; wennschon; obzwar; (EN) albeit; altho; although; tho'; though -
126 mintha
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127 noha
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128 as
[æz, əz] UK / US1. conj1) (referring to time) alshe came in as I was leaving — als er hereinkam, ging ich gerade
2)as big as — so groß wieas much/many as — so viel/so viele wie
3) (since, because) dahe left early as he had to be home by 10 — er ging früher, da er um 10 zu Hause sein musste
4) (referring to manner, way) wie5)as for o to that — was das betrifft o angeht6)as if o though — als ob
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though — [ ðou ] function word *** Though can be used in the following ways: as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): Though she was very tired, she could not sleep. as a way of showing how a sentence is related to what has already been said… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Though — ([th][=o]), conj. [OE. thogh, [thorn]ah, AS. [eth]e[ a]h, [eth][=ae]h, [eth][=e]h; akin to OS. th[=o]h, OFries. thach, D. & G. doch but, yet, OHG. doh but, yet though, Icel. [thorn][=o] yet, nevertheless, Sw. dock, Dan. dog, Goth. [thorn][ a]uh,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
though — though, although, albeit introduce subordinate clauses stating something that is or may be true in spite of what is asserted in the main clause. Though, the most widely used of these words, can introduce a clause that states an established fact… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
though — [thō] conj. [ME thah, thogh < OE theah & ON tho, akin to Ger doch, yet, however, Goth thauh] 1. in spite of the fact that; notwithstanding that; although [though the car was repaired, it rattled] 2. and yet [they will probably win, though no… … English World dictionary
Though — Though, adv. However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence. [1913 Webster] I would not be as sick though for his place. Shak. [1913 Webster] A good cause would do well, though.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
though — c.1200, from O.E. þeah, and in part from O.N. þo though, both from P.Gmc. *thaukh (Cf. Goth. þauh, O.Fris. thach, M.Du., Du. doch, O.H.G. doh, Ger. doch), from PIE demonstrative pronoun *to (see THAT (Cf. that)). The evolution of the terminal… … Etymology dictionary
though — [adv] however after all, all the same, for all that, howbeit, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, withal, yet; concept 544 though [conj] while albeit, allowing, although, but, despite, despite the fact, even if, even … New thesaurus
though — ► CONJUNCTION 1) despite the fact that; although. 2) however; but. ► ADVERB ▪ however: he was able to write, though. ORIGIN Old English … English terms dictionary
though — index regardless Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
though — ♦ (Pronounced [[t]ðoʊ[/t]] for meanings 1 and 2, and [[t]ðo͟ʊ[/t]] for meanings 3 to 5.) 1) CONJ SUBORD You use though to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. You often use though to … English dictionary
though — though1 W1S1 [ðəu US ðou] conj 1.) used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected = ↑although ▪ Though she s almost 40, she still plans to compete. ▪ Pascal went ahead with the … Dictionary of contemporary English