Nobel prize 2024 recording
Colocations
Abbreviations
Metaphors
Terms
100

The state of being successful, especially economically. 

Prosperity 

100

What is the name of the collocation that means to produce, suggest, or invent an idea, plan, or solution by thinking of it?  

come up with 

100

What does GDP stand for?

Gross Domestic Product

100

Say an economic metaphorical term for meaning to learn how something is done — to understand the basics and procedures well enough to work confidently

Learn the ropes

100

Do you know the term that means takeover, the purchase of one company by another? The first letter is a_____________

acquisition

200

A political approach aiming to represent ordinary people.

Populism

200

What is the name of the collocation that means gaining control over the supply of a particular product or asset to such an extent that you can manipulate its price, either by controlling supply or by controlling the market?

corner the market 

200

What does the abbreviation GP mean?

Gross Profit

200

Say an economic metaphorical term for meaning - the first signs of an improvement in an economy that is performing badly

Green shoots

200

E....... i.......... are economic and political systems designed to benefit a small elite at the expense of the majority. They concentrate power and resources in the hands of a few, limit property rights and individual freedoms, and discourage innovation and broad participation in the economy.

Extractive institutions

300

The process of diminishing the credibility or authority of an institution. 

Delegitimization

300

What is the name of collocation that means deciding  the way to do something in the future? 

plan a strategy

300

What does HQ stand for?

Headquarter

300

Say an economic metaphorical term for  manual work or workers, particularly in industry.

blue-collar 

300

S......p........means a characteristic of a product or service that makes it attracitve to customers. 

Selling point 

400

The ability to negotiate terms in a transaction or discussion.

Bargaining power 

400

What is the name of the collocation that means to agree to do something difficult? 

take on challenges

400

What does PPP stand for? 

Purchasing Power Parity

400

Say an economic metaphorical term that describes  how individuals pursuing their own self-interest can, unintentionally, benefit society as a whole through market-based actions. 

invisible hand

400

A __________ is when two or more companies combine to form one new legal entity, often to pool resources, gain market share, and achieve economies of scale

merger

500

What is the name of the center founded by Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and David Autor?

Shaping the Future of Work

500

What is the name of the collocation that means the method used to integrate a new employee into an organization, helping them learn their role, understand the company culture, and become a productive and integrated member of the team

onboarding process

500

What does CET stand for?

CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME

500

Say an economic metaphor that describes a time when stock prices are declining and market sentiment is pessimistic.

bear market 

500

J______ h_______ means the practice of moving from job to job very often. 

job hopping