The 'Destabilising Speculation' That Followed the Thai Government's Attempt to Peg

question 231

Multiple Choice

The 'destabilising speculation' that followed the Thai government's attempt to peg its currency to the US dollar resulted in Thailand abandoning its peg.The result was a(n) :

• A) appreciation of the baht relative to the US dollar and higher interest costs on dollar-denominated loans.
• B) appreciation of the baht relative to the US dollar and lower interest costs on dollar-denominated loans.
• C) depreciation of the baht relative to the US dollar and higher interest costs on dollar-denominated loans.
• D) depreciation of the baht relative to the US dollar and lower interest costs on dollar-denominated loans.

Understand the concepts of positive and negative correlations, including how they are represented numerically.

Acknowledge the significance of ethics in research settings, particularly in naturalistic observations.

Grasp the concept of confirmation bias and its impact on research outcomes.

Recognize the significance of employing control groups and controls in research to establish scientific evidence.

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