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- 27 May 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Which factor likely contributed to the heightened susceptibility during the 1997 Asian financial and currency crisis?
Multiple choice question for The External Debt and Financial Crises. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The 1997 Asian financial crisis was largely triggered by significant capital flight, where investors rapidly withdrew funds, causing financial instability. This massive reversal of capital outflows intensified the crisis, unlike factors such as trade surpluses or technology transfers, which were less directly involved.
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