In 2002, which of the following countries experienced a currency depreciation resulting in their inability to pay back what they had borrowed in U.S. dollars?

a. Argentina
b. Brazil
c. Thailand
d. Malaysia


a. Argentina

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Ethics play a key role in income redistribution.

A. True B. False C. Uncertain

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What is the underground economy? How does it affect GDP calculations? Provide three examples of underground economy transactions

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If your marginal propensity to consume is 0.75 and you get an additional $400 in income, you would spend ___________ on consumption.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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