The Two Key Factors That Trigger Speculative Attacks on Emerging

question 10

Multiple Choice

The two key factors that trigger speculative attacks on emerging market currencies are

• A)deterioration in bank balance sheets and severe fiscal imbalances.
• B)deterioration in bank balance sheets and low interest rates abroad.
• C)low interest rates abroad and severe fiscal imbalances.
• D)low interest rates abroad and rising asset prices.

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