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Windfall gain

A windfall gain is a sudden and usually unexpected addition to income which is substantially above the norm. Windfall gains usually refer to a gain in an individual's income, while the term windfall profit refers to unexpected increases in profit for a company or business.

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A windfall gain is a sudden and usually unexpected addition to income which is substantially above the norm. Windfall gains usually refer to a gain in an individual's income, while the term windfall profit refers to unexpected increases in profit for a company or business.

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