Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 63

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Cesare Beccaria

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Definitions:

Escalating Rate GIC

A Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) with an interest rate that increases at predetermined intervals throughout the term.

Fixed-rate GIC

Guaranteed Investment Certificate with a fixed interest rate for the term of the investment.

Maturity

The date on which the principal amount of a financial instrument such as a bond or loan is due to be paid in full.

Forest Industry

The sector involved in the management, conservation, harvesting, processing, and sales of forests and forestry products.