Bullwhip effect — The Bullwhip Effect (or Whiplash Effect ) is an observed phenomenon in forecast driven distribution channels. The concept has its roots in J Forrester s Industrial Dynamics (1961) and thus it is also known as the Forrester Effect . Since the… … Wikipedia
Heckscher-Ohlin model — The Heckscher Ohlin model (H O model) is a general equilibrium mathematical model of international trade, developed by Eli Heckscher and Bertil Ohlin at the Stockholm School of Economics. It builds on David Ricardo s theory of comparative… … Wikipedia
Moon illusion — The Moon illusion is an optical illusion in which the Moon appears larger near the horizon than it does while higher up in the sky. This optical illusion also occurs with the sun and star constellations. It has been known since ancient times, and … Wikipedia
Compositing window manager — Compiz showing the desktop cube effect in Ubuntu. A compositing window manager is a type of window manager. A window manager is software that draws a graphical user interface on a computer display – it positions windows, draws additional elements … Wikipedia
February 2004 — was the second month of 2004 in the Gregorian calendar. It began on a Sunday and ended after 29 days, also on a Sunday.February 2004 : January February March April May June July August September October November December →EventsFebruary 1, 2004*A … Wikipedia
APM 08279+5255 — is a quasar that is notable for being a particularly good example of a gravitational lens. When originally discovered, the combination of its high redshift and brightness (particularly in the infrared) made it the most luminous object known. High … Wikipedia
Stolper-Samuelson-Theorem — Aussage über den Zusammenhang zwischen Güterpreisen und realen Faktoreinkommen in der Welt des ⇡ Heckscher Ohlin Theorems: Steigt der relative Preis des ⇡ kapitalintensiven Gutes, so sinkt das Realeinkommen des Faktors Arbeit, und es steigt das… … Lexikon der Economics
Wechselkurstheorie — 1. Begriff: Teilbereich der ⇡ monetären Außenwirtschaftstheorie. Sie versucht, das Verhalten von ⇡ Wechselkursen zu erklären. Aus verschiedenen Modellen der monetären Außenwirtschaftstheorie lassen sich durch Konzentration auf die… … Lexikon der Economics
Depth of field — The area within the depth of field appears sharp, while the areas in front of and beyond the depth of field appear blurry … Wikipedia
optics — /op tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of physical science that deals with the properties and phenomena of both visible and invisible light and with vision. [1605 15; < ML optica < Gk optiká, n. use of neut. pl. of OPTIKÓS; see OPTIC,… … Universalium
Eyepiece — For the device for looking through a camera, see viewfinder. A collection of different types of eyepieces. An eyepiece, or ocular lens, is a type of lens that is attached to a variety of optical devices such as telescopes and microscopes. It is… … Wikipedia
