Will capital controls return?

Discussion in 'Economics' started by Cutten, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. Cutten

    Cutten

    Quite a lot of the western world had capital controls during parts of the 20th century. With many G20 economies now burdened by debt, collapsing tax revenues, and a socialist mind-set, there is the real prospect of major capital flight out of the weaker countries. How long before a western government decides to get rid of the problem by imposing capital controls?

    This is a serious risk for traders, since it could prevent you taking your money out of the country - no trading on foreign markets, no avoiding punitive taxes by moving abroad with your money. You would become a de facto economic slave, with a financial iron curtain descending around the national borders.
     
  2. It's highly likely, maybe some 6 years down the road