Tooltip Categories: Economics & Finance

soft loan

A loan with a below-market rate of interest. This is also known as soft financing. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_loan)

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sole proprietor

Sole owner of a business; a self-employed person such as a grocer, plumber, or taxi driver. He or she directs the affairs of the enterprise,

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Social Return on Investment [SROI]

Social Return on Investment (SROI) is a principles-based method for measuring social and environmental value relative to resources invested. It is differentiated from conventional financial

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social security

The action programs of government intended to promote the welfare of the population through assistance measures guaranteeing access to sufficient resources for food and shelter

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social security contributions

Contributions to an insurance program where people receive benefits or services in return. These services typically include provision for retirement pensions, disability insurance, survivor benefits

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social security tax

The tax levied on both employers and employees used to fund the Social Security program. Social Security tax is usually collected in the form of

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social network

– An online community of people with a common interest who use a website or other technologies to communicate with each other and share information,

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social networking

The development of social and professional contacts; the sharing of information and services among people with a common interest.

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