Publication

2002-08-01 - Inst of Economic Affairs

Language

English

Word Count

27,750 words, Guess

Page Count

111 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL10229345M
  • ISBN-139780255365062
  • ISBN-100255365063
  • OCLC Control Number50161281
  • LibraryThing2661917
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  • Goodreads3414776

Classifications

  • LCCHG3891 .C353 2002

Description

"Free capital movements played an important part in the economic integration and globalisation of the nineteenth century. By the end of the century, capital flows were on a remarkable scale." "The modern use of capital controls dates back to the 1930s. Professor Capie analyses historical experience with capital controls, in Britain and elsewhere, and reviews the theory. He concludes that such controls are damaging and that there is no case for reviving them, as some economists have suggested and as anti-globalisers would wish. Capital mobility improves the worldwide allocation of resources, channelling resources to their most productive uses. Controls on capital movements result in deadweight losses and bureaucratic costs. They are difficult to remove and they damage the credibility of the government's commitment to a market economy."--BOOK JACKET.

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