What is the underlying factor that allowed George Soros' success in shorting of the Thailand, Malaysia, and Philippine markets? O These countries had an abundance of foreign reserves. O He was able to affect the market by shorting more than the market was worth. O These countries were not involved in his successful shorting of foreign markets. The countries did not have much foreign reserves.

What is the underlying factor that allowed George Soros' success in shorting of the Thailand, Malaysia, and Philippine markets? O These countries had an abundance of foreign reserves. O He was able to affect the market by shorting more than the market was worth. O These countries were not involved in his successful shorting of foreign markets. The countries did not have much foreign reserves.

International Financial Management

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ChapterA6: Appendix 6: Government Intervention During The Asian Crisis

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