Economic Stability

Capital Adequacy
Overview of capital adequacy and its significance in financial regulation and economic stability
Dollarization
The use by a country of a foreign currency (often the dollar) in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the domestic currency.
Internal Balance
A situation where the level of economic activity is consistent with a stable rate of inflation.
Natural Rate of Interest
The rate of interest which would be compatible with a stable level of economic activity in an economy with a constant price level.
Speculator
An individual or firm engaging in risk-taking to achieve expected profits, leveraging superior market information or risk tolerance.