VOICED : La economia mejora en 2014, la deflacion

Christine Lagarde, the IMF director, highlighted deflation risks in industrialized countries and predicted stronger global growth in 2014. She emphasized the dangers of deflation, likening it to an ogre, and advocated for conventional monetary policies to ensure robust growth. Lagarde also expressed concern over high unemployment in the eurozone and stressed the need to monitor financial market volatility, particularly in emerging markets.

What concern did Christine Lagarde express about industrialized countries?

• High inflation rates

• Excessive economic growth

• Stable financial markets

• Deflation risks

What did Lagarde predict for the global economy in 2014?

• A decline in growth

• Stagnation

• Reinforced growth

• Unchanged economic conditions

How did Lagarde describe deflation in her speech?

• An inevitable outcome

• A monster to combat

• A beneficial phenomenon

• A minor inconvenience

What policy approach did Lagarde support to achieve strong growth?

• Unconventional monetary policies

• No monetary intervention

• Conventional monetary policies

• Strict fiscal policies

What did Lagarde identify as a concern in the Eurozone?

• Low unemployment

• High inflation

• High unemployment

• Volatility in emerging markets