The country of Galdavia recently moved from being classified as an emerging market to a developed market. Its return over the last year was 40 percent in local currency terms and 30 percent in dollar terms. The country of Tinia is still classified as an emerging market. Its return over the last year was 42 percent in local currency terms and 28 percent in dollar terms. Which of the following statements regarding Galdavia and Tinia is TRUE? A) | Galdavia will more easily raise capital due to its higher returns in U.S. dollars. |
| B) | Tinia will more easily raise capital due to its higher returns in local currency. |
| C) | Tinia will more easily raise capital due to its classification as an emerging market. |
| D) | Galdavia will more easily raise capital due to its classification as a developed market. |
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Answer and Explanation
When a country moves from being classified as an emerging market to a developed market, the country should raise capital more easily because developed countries stocks have more liquidity. With more capital access, Galdavias growth should increase.
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