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capital that is sent out of a country in order to avoid risk or instability, often for investment in foreign markets
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Flight capital refers to the movement of money from one country to another for the purpose of investment or to escape political or economic instability.
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People often move their flight capital to more stable countries to protect their assets.
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Rich folks stash their flight capital in offshore accounts to avoid taxes.
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In times of crisis, individuals may resort to flight capital as a means of securing their financial future.