QUESTION According to the agreement reached between the International Monetary Fund and the South Korean government in 1997, in return for funding, the South Koreans were required to: A. adopt communist ideologies. B. reduce their imports by enforcing restrictive import licensing. C. open their economy to greater foreign competition. D. oppose the ideologies of the […]
QUESTION 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 […]
QUESTION All International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan packages come with conditions attached. Which of the following is prevented due to these policies of the IMF? A. Trade liberalization B. Elimination of restrictive import licensing C. Excessive government spending and debt D. Privatization of state-owned assets E. Deregulation of the economy to increase competition ANSWER […]
QUESTION Which one of the following refers to an exchange rate system under which a country’s exchange rate is allowed to fluctuate against other currencies within a target zone? A. Free float B. Fixed peg C. Adjustable peg D. Pure float E. Capital float ANSWER C
QUESTION Most of the International Monetary Fund’s loan activities since the mid-1970s have been targeted toward developing nations typically because: A. developed nations are not willing to enact certain macroeconomic policies in return for money. B. developing nations are more than twice as likely to experience financial crises as developed nations. C. it does not […]
QUESTION Critics of floating exchange rates claim that trade deficits are determined by the: A. balance between savings and investment in a country. B. external value of the currency of a country. C. exchange rates of other currencies. D. valuations made by International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. E. mechanism of competitive currency devaluation. […]
QUESTION According to the critics of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), how should the problem of moral hazard exhibited by banks be resolved? A. The IMF should use a “one-size-fits-all” approach to macroeconomic policy. B. The IMF should establish a mechanism for accountability. C. The IMF should free all banks from the obligation of financial […]
QUESTION In comparison to a floating exchange rate regime, a fixed exchange rate system is characterized by: A. smoother trade balance adjustments. B. increased destabilizing effects of exchange rate speculation. C. greater autonomy in terms of monetary policy. D. higher monetary discipline. E. greater exchange rate uncertainty and volatility. ANSWER D
QUESTION The International Monetary Fund has been criticized for: A. its lack of a “one-size-fits-all” approach to macroeconomic policy. B. encouraging moral hazard among banks. C. its lack of power and authority. D. using external experts to gain knowledge about a country. E. keeping its operations open to outside scrutiny. ANSWER B
QUESTION Which of the following holds true for a pegged exchange rate system? A. Adopting a pegged exchange rate regime increases inflationary pressures in a country. B. It is necessary for a country whose currency is chosen for the peg to pursue a sound monetary policy. C. Pegged exchange rates are popular among many of […]
