Author Question: The financial market shock which occurred during the recession of 2007-2009 increased the ... (Read 71 times)

big1devin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 583
The financial market shock which occurred during the recession of 2007-2009 increased the default-risk premium, and the housing shock which occurred during the recession of 2007-2009 reduced wealth and residential construction.
 
  These two events would result in A) a movement up along the Phillips curve.
  B) a movement down along the Phillips curve.
  C) an upward shift of the Phillips curve.
  D) a downward shift of the Phillips curve.

Question 2

How does the policy trilemma help to explain the failure of Argentina's currency board?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



yasmina

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

In the early 1990s, Argentina's commitment to capital mobility and to the one-peso-equals-one-dollar exchange rate fostered optimism. When that optimism was challenged by the peso crisis in Mexico, the Argentine people became aware that the soundness of the banking system was in their hands. The combination of fixed exchange rate and capital mobility prevents the central bank from conducting an independent monetary policy, such as providing needed liquidity to protect bank deposits. Instead, the regime relies on foreign creditors to step in when citizens lose confidence in the banks. This worked well enough in the mid-1990s, but it became increasingly obvious that Argentina's economy could not grow unless the peso was devalued, so that exports and domestically-produced import substitutes could compete with global products. Because the currency board did not allow for devaluation, either it or capital mobility would have to end.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library