In the Context of the 1997 Asian Crisis, How Did

question 56

Multiple Choice

In the context of the 1997 Asian crisis, how did the International Monetary Fund's "one-size-fits-all" approach to macroeconomic policy affect South Korea?

• A) It led to a decrease in the interest rates of short-term loans.
• B) It made it difficult for companies to service their excessive short-term debt obligations.
• C) It decreased the probability of widespread corporate defaults.
• D) South Korea failed to recover from its financial crises.
• E) South Korea was forced to increase restrictions on foreign direct investment.

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Definitions:

Corporation

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Repurchased

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Treasury Stock

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Stockholders' Equity

The owners' claim on the company's assets, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities; also known as shareholders' equity.