Which Statement Is NOT True Regarding Emerging Markets

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true regarding emerging markets?

• A) Emerging market financial institutions have generally proven to be weaker than those in industrialized countries.
• B) Emerging markets are the capital markets of poorer, developing countries that have liberalized their financial system to allow private asset trade with foreigners.
• C) Countries with emerging markets include Brazil, Mexico, and Thailand.
• D) Countries with emerging markets have been unable to liberalize their financial systems to allow private trade with foreigners.
• E) Emerging market financial institutions contributed to the financial crisis of 1997-1999.

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