Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Mexican

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the Mexican peso crisis?

• A)Mexico encouraged firms and consumers to buy an excessive amount of imports because the peso was stronger than it should have been.
• B)Many speculators based in the U.S. speculated on the potential decline in the peso by investing their funds in Mexico.
• C)In December of 1994, the central bank of Mexico allowed the peso to float freely.
• D)The central bank of Mexico increased interest rates aFter the peso declined in value in order to prevent investors from withdrawing their investments in Mexico's debt securities.
• E)All of the above are true.

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