How Emerging Economies Are Taming Inflation

The video discusses global inflation trends, highlighting the US's inflation rate surpassing Brazil's for the sixth time since 1980. Brazil's proactive monetary policy, which involved early interest rate hikes, is contrasted with other developing nations like Mexico, which recently raised rates to a record 10%. The video emphasizes the global race among economies to control inflation before it becomes entrenched.

How many times has US inflation exceeded Brazil's since 1980?

• Three times

• Nine times

• Six times

• Twelve times

What was Brazil's inflation rate after its aggressive monetary policy?

• 10%

• 8.4%

• 6.5%

• 5.6%

Which country recently raised its borrowing costs to a record 10%?

• Colombia

• Chile

• Argentina

• Mexico

What was the core inflation rate in Mexico after 23 months of increase?

• 8.4%

• 6.5%

• 7.2%

• 9.1%

What is the main challenge for countries lagging in the tightening campaign?

• Boosting foreign investments

• Increasing exports

• Reducing unemployment

• Preventing entrenched price pressures