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Zero Based Budgeting

Zero-based budgeting is a financial planning method in which every expense must be justified and approved from scratch at the start of each budgeting period, rather than simply adjusting the previous period's budget. It starts from a zero base, requiring managers to build their budgets by demonstrating the necessity of each cost. This approach can help organisations eliminate inefficiencies and allocate resources more effectively.

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Zero Coupon Bond

A zero coupon bond is a type of debt instrument that does not pay periodic interest payments. Instead, it is issued at a significant discount to its face value and matures at the full face value, with the difference representing the investor's return. Zero coupon bonds are sensitive to interest rate changes and are often used for long-term financial planning.

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