In the context of investments, 'at risk' refers to being exposed to the danger of a financial loss. Specifically, for investors in a limited partnership, they can claim tax deductions only if they can demonstrate a possibility of losing their invested capital.
Country risk refers to the potential financial losses that can arise when conducting transactions or holding assets in a foreign country due to political or economic instability.
Sovereign risk, also known as political credit risk, refers to the risk that a foreign central government will default on its loan obligations or fail to honor other financial commitments, potentially leading to financial loss for investors.
Economic growth in which certain sectors of the economy grow faster than others, causing economic dislocations or economically risky over-reliance on specific sectors.
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