Speculation And Volatility Terminology

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun A policy tool aimed at reducing currency speculation and promoting financial stability

  • The Tobin tax is a proposed tax on financial transactions.
  • Have you heard about the Tobin tax? It's supposed to tax financial transactions.
  • I don't really get the point of the Tobin tax. Seems like a hassle.
  • Implementing a Tobin tax would be like putting a speed bump on Wall Street.