Tobin tax
Definition
An excise tax assessed on currency conversions. The tax is imposed to help stabilize currency and interest rates by penalizing currency speculation. Revenues from this tax are intended to be used for global priorities such as environmental and basic human needs. The tax is named after its proponent, Nobel laureate economist James Tobin.
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