| Acronym | Meaning |
| AME | Annually Managed Expenditure |
| ADC | Association Of District Councils |
| DIS | Departmental Investment Strategies (UK) |
| EU | European Union |
| PSA'S | Public Service Agreements (UK) |
| PPT | Plunge Protection Team (an Unknown Buyer Who "makes The Market" During Sharp Downturns) |
| DC | Defined Contribution (retirement Plan; For Example, A 401(k) Plan) |
| OPM | Other People's Money |
| PWLB | Public Works Loan Board |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |