The Asian financial crisis
a. increased world commodity prices, which helped American economic growth but increased inflationary pressures.
b. increased world commodity prices, which negatively affected poor populations in Africa and Latin America.
c. brought about the first prolonged negative growth in Asian economies in the post-WWII period.
d. dropped the prices of manufactured goods produced by Asian economies, which helped growth in Western economies.
e. depressed world commodity prices, which helped the American economy grow without inflationary pressures.
Question 2
Certain economic sectors have a tendency to deviate more than others from market principles, especially sectors pertaining to agriculture, intellectual property, services, and military goods.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Major rivers throughout the world.
American Eskimo Dog
Prices for Cotton and for Slaves, 1802–1860
Permian world
Thanks to agricultural advances, the world’s farmers can grow plenty of food
American Government: Roots and Reform, 2009 Edition