The Large Exchange Rate Depreciations Which Preceded the Asian Crisis

question 10

Multiple Choice

The large exchange rate depreciations which preceded the Asian Crisis was likely the result of

• A)rapid growth of the money supply.
• B)decrease in GDP growth.
• C)decreased domestic demand for money.
• D)high rates of inflation.
• E)large decrease in foreign investors' demand for Asian currencies.

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