James Tobin
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James Tobin was an influential American economist, best known for his work on portfolio theory and for proposing the 'Tobin tax,' a concept for taxing currency transactions to stabilize capital flows. His ideas have had a lasting impact on economic policy and discussions surrounding financial regulation.
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James Tobin was the Nobel Prize-winning economist who proposed the Tobin Tax in 1972.
Tobin Tax, cos’è l’imposta contro la speculazione diventata un balzello che colpisce anche il risparmioCorriere della Sera·
Italy· 2025-12-14
Italy· 2025-12-14Also mentioned
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James Tobin won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1981 for his research.
Research not a preserve of the WestThe Standard·
Kenya· 2025-07-20
Kenya· 2025-07-20
James Tobin posited a 'Tobin tax' on currency transactions to tame capital flows almost 50 years ago.
Would Trump break capital controls taboo?The Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-02-12
Canada· 2025-02-12
