The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis: AP Macroeconomics Study Guide

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AP Macroeconomics Connections

This crisis is a key case study in international finance topics: fixed/pegged exchange rate systems, the mechanics of currency speculation and devaluation, and the role of international financial institutions like the IMF in crisis response — all recurring themes in the international trade and finance portion of the AP Macro curriculum.

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