Globalisation and the Global Economy · 1970–Present
The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis
A study of contagion, economic vulnerability, and the role of the IMF.
Key Questions
- 1Why did a currency crisis in Thailand spread so rapidly across Asia?
- 2How did the IMF's prescriptions affect the recovery of affected nations?
- 3What were the political consequences of the crisis in Indonesia?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Global Economy and Globalisation - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: History
Unit: Globalisation and the Global Economy
Period: 1970–Present
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