Which of the Following Is True of the Crises Witnessed

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the crises witnessed by the southeast Asian countries in the 1990s?

• A)The crises were sparked by the conversion from a fixed exchange rate regime to a flexible exchange rate regime.
• B)The crises occurred because Malaysia owed substantial short-term debt to foreigners.
• C)The consumption of petroleum products grew at an uncontrolled rate in Indonesia.
• D)Indonesia was the only country that owed a substantial long term debt to the US.
• E)The stock prices dropped by 26 percent in Korea and by 57 percent in Malaysia.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents or factors that cause malformation of an embryo or fetus, such as certain drugs, chemicals, or infections.

Vulnerable Period

A timeframe during which an individual or system is more susceptible to damage or harm due to exposure to stresses or adverse conditions.

Congenital

Present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment.

Prenatal Environment

The set of environmental factors, including nutrition, stress, maternal health, and external toxins, that influence the fetus during pregnancy.