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prudence | macroprudential |

As a proper noun prudence

is , one of the puritan virtue names.

As an adjective macroprudential is

of or pertaining to systemic prudence, especially to the strengths and vulnerabilities of financial systems.

prudence

English

(wikipedia prudence) (Webster 1913)

Noun

(-)
  • The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.
  • * 1876 , , Prose Quotations from Socrates to Macaulay , J.B. Lippincott, page 597,
    • Prudence is principally in reference to actions to be done, and due means, order, seasons, and method of doing or not doing. - .
    Prudence supposes the value of the end to be assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the relation of right means for given ends. - .

    Synonyms

    * wisdom, forecast, providence, considerateness, judiciousness, discretion, caution, circumspection, judgment * See also

    Antonyms

    * imprudence, recklessness, rashness

    macroprudential

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to systemic prudence, especially to the strengths and vulnerabilities of financial systems.
    • The thesis is that to improve further the lines of defence against financial instability we should strengthen the macroprudential orientation of the regulatory and supervisory framework.