In 1999, Following the Failure of a $40 Billion IMF

question 80

Multiple Choice

In 1999, following the failure of a $40 billion IMF stabilization plan, Brazil

• A) was forced to revalue the Real.
• B) experienced an economic boom.
• C) was forced to devalue the Real.
• D) saw its currency become overvalued.
• E) received another loan from the IMF worth $86 billion.

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