To Limit the Effects of Outbound Foreign Direct Investment on the National

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To limit the effects of outbound foreign direct investment on the national economy, home governments may impose differential tax rates that charge earnings from abroad at a higher rate than domestic earnings.

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Definitions:

Currency Speculation

The act of buying and selling currencies with the aim of profiting from changes in exchange rates.

Market Timing

The strategy of making buy or sell decisions of financial assets by attempting to predict future market price movements, often with the goal of buying low and selling high.

Derivative Positions

Financial contracts whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset.

Distressed Firms

Companies experiencing financial or operational difficulties, often characterized by liquidity problems, default, or bankruptcy risks.