Convex

Curved, as in the shape of the outside of a circle. Usually referring to the price/required yield relationship for option-free bonds.

Convex

Describing a curve. Generally speaking, analysts use convex to describe the price-yield relationship of coupon bonds.

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Concave
Convexity
indifference curve
isoquant curve
Optimization approach to indexing
progressive taxation

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