capital flight
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In 1998, Indonesia experienced a capital flight, which brought on political as well as economic instability.
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There might be capital flight restrictions or dual interest rates.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
This pattern of capital flight would recur throughout American history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
“If domestic confidence in the government’s and Bank of Japan’s commitment to low inflation is lost, the reasons to buy JGBs disappear, and more disruptive capital flight ensues,” he says.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025
One result has been ever-increasing capital flight, despite heavy-handed capital controls.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023
Other problems include widespread corruption, capital flight, and brain drain.
From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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