VOICED : La economia mejora en 2014, la deflacion

Christine Lagarde, the IMF Director, highlighted deflation risks in industrialized countries and expressed optimism about global growth in 2014. She emphasized the dangers of deflation compared to inflation and advocated for conventional monetary policies to support strong growth. Lagarde also pointed out the concerning unemployment levels in the eurozone and stressed the importance of monitoring financial market volatility, especially in emerging markets.

What did Christine Lagarde warn about regarding industrialized countries?

• Currency devaluation

• Inflation risks

• Deflation risks

• Economic stagnation

What year did Lagarde predict global economic growth would strengthen?

• 2015

• 2012

• 2013

• 2014

How did Lagarde describe deflation in her speech?

• An inevitable outcome

• A beneficial phenomenon

• A minor inconvenience

• A monster to combat

What did Lagarde suggest was necessary for strong economic growth?

• Unconventional monetary policies

• Increased taxation

• Conventional monetary policies

• Reduced government spending

What did Lagarde identify as a concern in the Eurozone?

• Stable economic growth

• High unemployment

• Low unemployment

• High inflation