IMF's Lagarde Has Concerns Over China Debt

The video discusses global economic growth, highlighting Asia's role as a growth engine with a projected 5.5% growth rate. It examines inflation trends and monetary policies in Asia and the US, noting gradual interest rate increases. China's financial sector is opening up, indicating increased confidence and reduced barriers to foreign investment. The IMF is monitoring China's rapid credit growth to prevent potential financial crises.

What is the projected growth rate for Asia compared to the global average?

• Asia: 5.5%, Global: 3.6%

• Asia: 4.5%, Global: 3.6%

• Asia: 3.6%, Global: 4.5%

• Asia: 3.6%, Global: 5.5%

What is the current state of inflation in Asia according to the transcript?

• Uniformly high across all countries

• Non-existent

• Varied, with some countries experiencing low inflation and others at sensible levels

• Uniformly low across all countries

What is the expected monetary policy action in Asia for 2018?

• Monetary policy will be tightened in all countries

• Monetary policy will be loosened

• Monetary policy will remain unchanged

• Monetary policy will be tightened in countries with fast economic growth and rising inflation

What significant change did China make to its financial sector recently?

• Increased barriers to foreign investment

• Opened up further to foreign investment

• Closed its financial sector to foreign investment

• Reduced its financial sector size

How is the IMF responding to China's rapid credit growth?

• By ignoring the issue

• By encouraging more credit growth

• By raising concerns and advising caution

• By imposing sanctions