What is financial capital?
Q: What is financial capital?
A: Financial capital is a form of capital that consists of things that have value, but do not do anything by themselves. Examples include money and stocks, gold or bonds.
Q: How is financial capital used?
A: Financial capital is typically used to pay for things because it has a stable value and can be traded in most places and with most people. It can also be bought and sold in markets as an attempt to make a profit.
Q: Are there other forms of capital besides financial capital?
A: Yes, there are other forms of capital such as social capital and human capital which are rarely treated like financial capitals.
Q: What does it mean when something is treated like financial capital?
A: When something is treated like financial capital, it means that it has been commodified - meaning it has been turned into something with monetary value even though it may have another use.
Q: What do liberal politicians think about using financial capitals to make a profit?
A: Liberal politicians generally don't mind this kind of trading for profit while socialist or conservative politicians tend to be against it.
Q: Is land considered a form of financial capital?
A: Yes, some people buy and sell land without any intention to use the land itself, treating it instead as if it were money or another type of financial asset.
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