The Depreciation in Value of a Nation's Currency Hits a Crisis

question 122

Multiple Choice

The depreciation in value of a nation's currency hits a crisis point when the decline in value exceeds:

• A) 50% for all nations.
• B) 10% for large nations and 20% for small nations.
• C) 2% for all nations.
• D) the rise in nominal prices and wages.

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