Flight Of Capital

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Definition: Flight Of Capital


Flight Of Capital

Quick Summary of Flight Of Capital


The movement of money from one investment to another in search of greater stability or increased returns. Sometimes specifically refers to the movement of money from investments in one country to another in order to avoid country-specific risk (such as high inflation or political turmoil) or in search of higher returns. The outflows are sometimes large enough to affect a country’s entire financial system.




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Definition Sources


Definitions for Flight Of Capital are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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