Question

​________ is the restriction of access to foreign currency by government.

Answer 1

Restriction of access to foreign currency by Government is known as "foreign exchange control". It not only limits supply of foreign currencies but also limits imports. Limitation of imports is due to the fact that purchasing power cannot acquire foreign currency for the purposes of acquiring imports.

Answer 2

The answer is Capital Control. It is the restriction of access to foreign currency by government. It is limiting the ability to exchange domestic currency for foreign currency. It also limits or alters the rate or direction of capital movement into or out of a country.