Exchange of Developing Country Debt (At a Discount)for Private Ownership

question 22

Multiple Choice

Exchange of developing country debt (at a discount) for private ownership of state-ownedassets is called

• A)debt-equity swaps.
• B)debt restructuring.
• C)the Brady Plan.
• D)debt-nature swaps.

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Definitions:

Conditioning Theory

A psychological theory that explains learning as a process where behavior is modified through reinforcement or punishment.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Contingency Theory

A theory in the field of organizational behavior that posits the effectiveness of a leadership style is contingent upon the context and that no one style is best in all situations.

Blocking

In the context of learning and memory, blocking is a phenomenon where an existing association prevents the learning of a new association because the two stimuli compete for associative strength.