Exchange Controls
/ˈɛksˌʧeɪnʤ kənˈtroʊlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Governmental restrictions and regulations on currency transactions, affecting the buying, selling, or transfer of foreign exchange.
The country imposed exchange controls to stabilize its currency during the financial crisis.
Forms
- exchange controls
- exchange control
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Commentary
Exchange controls often appear in contexts of economic policy and international finance law, requiring precise drafting to reflect the scope of restrictions imposed.
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