Emerging Markets Quiz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHX_56RWtS

Who coined the term 'emerging markets'?

• Antoine van Agtmael

• World Bank

• IMF

• MSCI

How many countries does the IMF classify as emerging markets?

• 24

• 75

• 96

• 50

What is the MSCI known for creating?

• Stock indexes

• Currency exchange rates

• Commodity prices

• GDP forecasts

What characteristic do emerging markets tend to have in common?

• Lower income per capita

• Low volatility

• High income per capita

• Stagnant growth

Which country is considered an emerging market despite having a higher income per capita than some developed countries?

• South Korea

• Portugal

• United Arab Emirates

• Spain

What is the goal of an investor in emerging markets?

• Make money

• Lose money

• Maintain status quo

• Avoid risk

What is a major characteristic of emerging markets?

• High volatility

• Declining population

• Stable growth

• Low volatility

What happened to emerging markets in January 2018 according to the MSCI index?

• Things began to sour

• They were doing pretty well

• They experienced rapid growth

• They became developed markets

What is the problem with emerging markets' debt being held in foreign currencies?

• Debts become insignificant

• Debts are automatically forgiven

• It becomes easier to pay off debts

• Paying off debts becomes an uphill battle

What is the impact of an emerging markets crisis on the country's assets and currency?

• They are affected

• They become irrelevant

• They remain unaffected

• They become stronger