Explain How the Debt Crisis of 1982 Began and Ended

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Essay

Explain how the debt crisis of 1982 began and ended. What precipitated the crisis? What brought about an end to the crisis?

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Definitions:

Stock Market

A public marketplace for buying and selling shares of publicly held companies, reflecting the economic trends and financial health of businesses and countries.

Declined

A decrease in quantity, quality, or strength; refusal to accept or agree to something, often a proposal or request.

Mikhail Gorbachev

The last leader of the Soviet Union, known for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), leading to the end of the Cold War.

Pro-Democracy Movements

Collective actions or initiatives aimed at advocating for democratic governance and the expansion of democratic rights and institutions.