Foreign investors in a country become worried about the stability of the government due to its rising debt level. The IMF might help this country avert a financial crisis by: suggesting the country pursue expansionary monetary policy. suggesting the country pursue expansionary fiscal policy. suggesting the country fix the value of its exchange rate. acting as a lender of last resort.

Foreign investors in a country become worried about the stability of the government due to its rising debt level. The IMF might help this country avert a financial crisis by: suggesting the country pursue expansionary monetary policy. suggesting the country pursue expansionary fiscal policy. suggesting the country fix the value of its exchange rate. acting as a lender of last resort.

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