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Definition of "political risk"

Economics

possible bad effect on government of decision the potential negative impact on a government of a policy decision such as raising interest rates

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Definitions of ’political risk’ and meaning of ’political risk’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’political risk’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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