Emerging Markets CNBC explains

Who coined the term 'emerging markets'?

• MSCI

• IMF

• World Bank

• Antoine van Agtmael

How many countries does the IMF classify as emerging markets?

• 96

• 24

• 50

• 75

What is the MSCI known for creating?

• Currency exchange rates

• Interest rates

• Commodity prices

• Stock indexes

What characteristic do emerging markets tend to have in common?

• Low volatility

• Stable growth

• High income per capita

• Lower income per capita

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

• United Arab Emirates

• Spain

• Portugal

• South Korea

What is the goal of an investor in emerging markets?

• Make money

• Stagnate growth

• Support social causes

• Avoid risk

What is a characteristic of emerging markets in terms of growth?

• Rapid growth

• Unpredictable growth

• Stagnant growth

• Declining growth

What has been a major issue for emerging markets in terms of their currencies?

• Falling to historic lows against the U.S. dollar

• Stable against the U.S. dollar

• Rising to historic highs against the U.S. dollar

• Unaffected by the U.S. dollar

What has been the trend in total debt for emerging markets from 2007 to 2017?

• Fluctuate between $21 trillion and $63 trillion

• Decline from $63 trillion to $21 trillion

• Remain constant at $21 trillion

• Rise from $21 trillion to $63 trillion

What is a consequence of an emerging market crisis?

• Isolating the affected country

• Strengthening the affected country's economy

• Affecting multiple countries in a vicious cycle

• Improving the affected country's banking system