The inset shows, as an example, four sample estimates of the growth rate as a function of time (samples of the first derivative of the latent function—the corresponding samples of the latent ...

A variable undergoing logistic growth initially grows exponentially. After some time, the rate of growth decreases and the function levels off, forming a sigmoid, or s-shaped curve. For example ...

Exponential growth is one of the most important concepts for long-term investors. Here's everything you need to know.