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Understanding the Korean and Thai currency crises


Abstract: This article reviews and interprets the recent currency crises in Korea and Thailand. The authors argue that a prime causes of the crises were large, unfunded government guarantees to railing financial sectors.

Keywords: Korea; Thailand; Financial crises; Money; Deficit financing;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Part of Series: Economic Perspectives

Publication Date: 2000

Volume: 25

Issue: Q III