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Karl Marx — Glossary
Key terms and definitions from the Karl Marx course. Each term links to a full explanation.
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7 entriesCapital Account
The capital account records cross-border transfers of ownership of assets, including investments, loans, and banking flows.
Capital Account Liberalization
The process of removing restrictions on capital flows into and out of a country to encourage investment and financial integration.
Capital Adequacy Ratio
A measure of a bank's capital relative to its risk-weighted assets to ensure financial stability.
Capital Controls
Government measures to regulate cross-border capital movements to stabilize the economy.
Capital Flight
Rapid movement of large sums of money out of a country due to economic or political instability, often harming the domestic economy.
Capital Flow Volatility
The degree of fluctuation in cross-border financial investments and loans over a short period, affecting economic stability.
Countercyclical Capital Buffer
Additional capital banks must hold during economic expansions to protect the financial system during downturns.