Harvard's Reinhart Issues an EM Warning for 2019

Harvard's Reinhart Issues an EM Warning for 2019

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The video discusses the economic challenges faced by China and emerging markets in 2019. It highlights the impact of China's diminishing returns on stimulus, the stability of its currency, and the lessons learned from 2015. The discussion extends to the global impact on emerging markets, focusing on debt issues in countries like Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, and Mexico. The video emphasizes the complexity of external factors, including US interest rates and a strong dollar, affecting these markets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges China faces in 2019 according to the professor?

Increasing domestic consumption

Diminishing returns from stimulus measures

Decreasing foreign investments

High inflation rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the professor suggest about China's ability to maintain currency stability?

It is not a priority for the Chinese government

It is easily achievable with current policies

It requires significant foreign investment

It may conflict with avoiding a hard landing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson did China learn from the summer of 2015 regarding currency depreciation?

Gradual depreciation can prevent chaos

Currency stability is not important

Depreciation should be rapid to be effective

Depreciation has no impact on growth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the professor describe the problems faced by emerging markets in 2019?

They have become systemic and widespread

They are mostly idiosyncratic

They are limited to a few countries

They are easily manageable

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is mentioned as having a corporate debt problem?

Turkey

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which emerging markets are noted for not increasing their external exposure?

Peru and Thailand

Turkey and Mexico

China and India

Argentina and Brazil

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge for investors in emerging markets with strong fundamentals?

Lack of foreign investment

Political instability

Scarcity of debt instruments

High inflation rates