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    In economical terms, what is a ‘walkout’?

    Question #99531. Asked by author. (Sep 19 08 10:02 AM)


    star_gazer

    		Seems to be a refusal to be a part of an economy for certain time peroid as an act of protest.

    http://www.ukgaynews.org.uk/Archive/2004sept/2202.htm

    Sep 19 08, 12:55 PM
    author

    		Originally i think a walkout is the name of a 'protest strike' of any kind. But I saw the word mentioned in relation to the recent financial crisis, and I wonder if it has another meaning, related to the stockmarket?

    Sep 20 08, 7:11 AM
    zbeckabee

    		I think a 'walkout' is pretty much a 'walkout' -- Regardless, of where it comes down.

    "Investors Walk Out On Emerging Market Markets"

    Meaning, investors have become 'gun shy' and are pulling out or backing off.

    http://www.247wallst.com/2008/09/investors-walk.html

    Sep 20 08, 7:59 AM

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