📜intro to political science review

Capital mobility

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Capital mobility represents the ease with which businesses and individuals can move assets or money across borders without being hindered by regulations, taxes, or other barriers. It is a critical aspect of the global financial system that influences investment flows, exchange rates, and economic policy decisions worldwide.

Course connection

Topic 16.5: 16.5 From the 1990s to the 2020s: Current Issues in IPE

Unit 16