World Bank Report on East Asia Trade Growth

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What contributed to the potential instability in international capital markets as mentioned in the text?

  • Decrease in financial products with higher risk profiles
  • Globalization of financial institutions (correct)
  • Higher export growth rates
  • Isolation of different markets

How did current account deficits affect Southeast Asian currencies?

  • Had no impact on their value
  • Weakened them due to speculative interest (correct)
  • Strengthened them due to increased reserves
  • Made them independent of the US dollar

Which country experienced a current account surplus in 1996 among the listed Southeast Asian countries?

  • Singapore (correct)
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia

How did the slowdown in export growth impact the trade imbalances in Asian countries?

<p>Led to larger current account deficits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to trade as a share of GDP in East Asia from 1970 to 1995?

<p>It increased considerably, rising from 15% to over 50%. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country experienced the highest export growth rate in the first quarter of 1995?

<p>Thailand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the entry of new competitors impact the ASEAN-5 countries' export growth?

<p>It led to a decrease in export growth rates due to competition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the recession in the Japanese economy affect the ASEAN countries' export growth?

<p>It resulted in a decline of export growth for key trading partners. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was credited for giving Asian firms more flexibility than similar transactions in the United States?

<p>Informal lending practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were East Asian countries admired prior to the recent crisis?

<p>Rapid growth and improved living standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did economists argue was the main reason behind the Asian economic miracle?

<p>High savings rate, good education systems, rapid labor force growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was warned about Asian proclivity for government-directed investment and poorly regulated financial systems?

<p>Could lead to over-investment, excessive debt, financial crises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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