Aybar, C. BulentAjami, Riad A.Bear, Marca M.2010-11-092010-11-092000https://hdl.handle.net/10474/1307Author's OriginalThe study aims to explore characteristics of currency crises in emerging markets. Two recent experiences in Mexico and Turkey respectively analyzed carefully to identify common elements in the development and eruption of the crises. Results of the study suggest that there are several background factors and triggers that were consistent in both cases. Finally a discussion of the policy implications of the findings concludes the study.372637 bytesen-USPublisher retains all ownership rights. Further reproduction in violation of copyright is prohibitedemerging marketsmonetary systemsMexicoTurkeyLatin Americainternational financial marketsArticleapplication/pdf