In the Analysis of the "Debt-Relief Laffer Curve" Pertaining to the External

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the analysis of the "debt-relief Laffer curve" pertaining to the external debt of a developing country,

• A) the market value of the debt always equals the face value of the debt.
• B) the market value of the debt is sometimes greater than the face value of the debt.
• C) in one portion of the curve, forgiveness of debt can benefit both the debtor country and The lenders to the country.
• D) in no portion of the curve can forgiveness of debt benefit both the debtor country and the lenders to the country.

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