The Term Original Sin by Two Economists Barry Eichengreen and Ricardo

question 78

Multiple Choice

The term Original Sin by two economists Barry Eichengreen and Ricardo Hausmann is used to describe what?

• A) low-income economy
• B) developing countries' inability to borrow in their own currencies
• C) a sin that is part of the Ten Commandments
• D) borrows not able to receive loans
• E) not diversifying economies portfolios

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