Argentina in 2001 Faced a Debt Problem More Serious Than

question 150

Multiple Choice

Argentina in 2001 faced a debt problem more serious than the U.S.debt problem because Argentina was obligated to repay its debt in

• A)U.S.dollars.
• B)their own currencies.
• C)a relatively short period of time.
• D)large installments.

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