Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 32 - Part XI - A Macroeconomic Theory of the Open Economy - Questions for Review - Page 702: 4

Answer

Capital flight is when there is a large and sudden reduction in the demand for assets located in a country.

Work Step by Step

When there is a capital flight in a country, there would be a higher interest rate since there would not be as much capital in the country. Additionally, the exchange rate would depreciate due to an excess of the flight country's currency.
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