In Order to "Defend" Its Overvalued Currency, Argentina in 2002

question 2

Multiple Choice

In order to "defend" its overvalued currency, Argentina in 2002 had to reduce its

• A)interest rates.
• B)tax levels.
• C)holdings of foreign reserves.
• D)balance of payments surpluses.

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