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Definition of

soft capital rationing

Accounting

management's imposition of limit on capital investment a restriction on an organization's ability to invest capital funds caused by an internal budget ceiling being imposed by management.

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

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