Question

A sudden stop will be easier to navigate if the country borrows internationally in foreign currencies and lend locally in its domestic currency.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation:

A sudden stop refers to the sudden decline in net capital inflows in the economy from outside. This is a significant method by which the economy can have access to foreign exchange.

If the country therefore borrows internationally in foreign currencies whilst lending in domestic currency, the sudden stop will be difficult to navigate because it will impair the country's ability to pay off the international creditors it has because it will not have enough of the required foreign currency to pay them.