The External Debt and Financial Crises

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1.What were the primary focuses of the Baker Plan (1985) and the Brady Plan (1989), respectively?

Decentralizing the IMF; dissolving the World BankProviding new financing from multilateral institutions and creditor nations; implementing debt reduction or write-offsOffering structural adjustment loans to developing countries facing unexpected external shocks; reinforcing macroeconomic stabilization effortsGranting debt relief to at least 75% of qualifying HIPCs; shortening adjustment program requirements

2.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The debt service to GNP ratio is an excellent measure of the debt burden.Numerous major LDC borrowers took on large debts due to their strong international credit standings.Nearly 80% of the total debt owed by all LDCs is attributed to middle-income nations.Sub-Saharan African countries may experience debt burdens comparable to those of middle-income countries.

3.Following 1979, the World Bank began offering loans that focused on reforms in areas such as trade, agriculture, industry, public enterprises, finance, energy, and education. What were these loans called?

4.Which of the following conditions were present in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Korea during the year before the 1997 financial crisis?

Only statements I and IV are trueOnly statements II and III are trueStatements I, II, and III are trueStatements II, III, and IV are trueNone of the above

5.Which nation was not considered a significant debtor among less developed countries (LDCs) in 2001?

BrazilArgentinaThailandMalaysia

6.What does the debt-service ratio represent?

The proportion of a country's long-term debt relative to its annual GDPThe ratio of interest and principal repayments to the value of exports of goods and servicesThe comparison of debt after subtracting portfolio investment and foreign direct investmentThe difference between defaulted or rescheduled debt and the yearly export income allocated to interest payments

7.Which of the following measures does NOT help in decreasing capital flight from the countries where the capital originates?

Consistently positive real interest ratesIncreased taxation on capital gainsEnhanced efficiency of government-owned companiesOpening up markets through liberalizationImproved financial infrastructure

8.Which statement below is incorrect regarding external debt?

External debt builds up due to deficits in the international balance of goods, services, and income.The rise in the U.S. dollar's value during the 1990s increased the expense of servicing dollar-denominated debts.During the 1990s, Less Developed Countries (LDCs) became more dependent on aid from Developed Countries (DCs).International creditors demanded that LDC governments provide guarantees for private sector loans.

9.Which two middle-income nations had their debt forgiven or reduced by the U.S. government during the Persian Gulf War in 1990?

10.Which of the following countries are classified as Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs)?

Only I and III, II, and III onlyI, III, and IV onlyI, II, III, and IV