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Capital flowInternational capital movement.Similar MatchesShort-term capital flowShort-term capital flowA capital flow that is short-term; of interest because such capital flows are likely to be very liquid and therefore easily reversed and sources of instability in exchange markets. Venture capitalVenture capitalCapital invested into small and young companies in return for equity ownership. Generally speaking, venture capitalists (VCs) supply capital to companies that are small, may be start-ups, are high risk, and which could not get the funds by listing on the stock market or borrowing from banks.In return for taking the extra risk, the VCs look for substantial equity, a seat on the board, and possibly the ratcheting up of their equity stake if performance targets are not met. Sometimes, they provide management and financial support to their investee companies, as well as just money. They will look for an exit through a trade sale or a flotation of the company within 2-5 years.Also called 'risk capital'. Capital goodCapital goodA good, such as a machine, that, once in place, becomes part of the capital stock. Human capitalHuman capital1. The stock of knowledge and skill, embodied in an individual as a result of education, training, and experience, that makes them more productive. 2. The stock of knowledge and skill embodied in the population of an economy. Capital intensityCapital intensityA measure of the relative use of capital, compared to other factors such as labor, in a production process. Often measured by the ratio of capital to labor, or by the share of capital in factor payments. Further SuggestionsCrony capitalismContributed capital Capital appreciation paid in capital Net capital requirement Capital market line (CML) Complete capital market Capitalization table capital growth Capital market imperfection Capital surplus Unrealized capital gain or loss Recapitalization proposal return on capital employed capital capital employed Pecking order view (of capital structure) capital expenditure capital gains tax Capital gains tax Capital Gains Maximum capital gains mutual fund Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Capital infusion Total capitalization |
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