​Tobin Tax

Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration considered imposing a Tobin Tax on capital flows, a move that could disrupt global financial markets.

More on Tobin Tax

  • About: The Tobin tax is a tax on international financial transactions, specifically short-term foreign exchange transactions.
  • Purpose: To reduce speculative trading and ensure more stable exchange rates.
  • Tax Range: A small tax on currency transactions (0.1%-0.5%) to discourage short-term speculation.
  • Origin: Proposed by Nobel laureate James Tobin in 1972, in response to fluctuations in currency markets.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Tobin Tax

Aspect

Advantage

Disadvantage

Market Stability

Reduces speculative trading and volatility

May lower market liquidity

Revenue Generation

Can generate ....

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