Windfall Gains And Losses

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Definition: Windfall Gains And Losses


Windfall Gains And Losses

Quick Summary of Windfall Gains And Losses


Gains and losses arising from actual or prospective receipts that differ from those originally predicted.




What is the dictionary definition of Windfall Gains And Losses?

Dictionary Definition


These are gains and losses arising from actual or prospective receipts that differ from those originally predicted; or from changes in the net present value (NPV) of the receipts as a result of differences in discount rates.


Full Definition of Windfall Gains And Losses


Windfall gain (or windfall profit) is an unexpected gain in income which could be due to winning a lottery, unforeseen inheritance or shortage of supply. Windfall gains are transitory in nature.


Examples of Windfall Gains And Losses in a sentence


All income in kind, gambling gains and losses, capital gains and losses, windfall profits, and so on, are excluded.


Synonyms For Windfall Gains And Losses


windfall profits, windfall profit, revenue windfalls, exceptional gains, extraordinary profits


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Windfall Gains And Losses are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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