IMF's Lagarde Has Concerns Over China Debt

IMF's Lagarde Has Concerns Over China Debt

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The video discusses global economic growth, highlighting Asia's role as a growth engine with a projected 5.5% growth rate. It examines inflation trends and monetary policies in Asia and the US, noting gradual interest rate increases. China's financial sector is opening up, indicating increased confidence and reduced barriers to foreign investment. The IMF is monitoring China's rapid credit growth to prevent potential financial crises.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the projected growth rate for Asia compared to the global average?

Asia: 5.5%, Global: 3.6%

Asia: 4.5%, Global: 3.6%

Asia: 3.6%, Global: 4.5%

Asia: 3.6%, Global: 5.5%

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of inflation in Asia according to the transcript?

Uniformly high across all countries

Non-existent

Varied, with some countries experiencing low inflation and others at sensible levels

Uniformly low across all countries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected monetary policy action in Asia for 2018?

Monetary policy will be tightened in all countries

Monetary policy will be loosened

Monetary policy will remain unchanged

Monetary policy will be tightened in countries with fast economic growth and rising inflation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did China make to its financial sector recently?

Increased barriers to foreign investment

Opened up further to foreign investment

Closed its financial sector to foreign investment

Reduced its financial sector size

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the IMF responding to China's rapid credit growth?

By ignoring the issue

By encouraging more credit growth

By raising concerns and advising caution

By imposing sanctions