The Asian financial crisis was a surprise to most economists, even those who specialized in economic developments in the region. Identify and explain the most important factors that contributed to the Asian financial crisis. Why do you think that the crisis occurred? Use country-specific examples to support your statements and findings. Be sure to incorporate and discuss concepts from the assigned readings and research that is inclusive within the course. Your paper should be three to four pages in length and cite at least two credible sources other than (or in addition to) assigned readings from the course. Required References: Hale, G. (2011). Could we have learned from the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98?. FRBSF Economic Letter, 2011(6), 1-5. Zhang, R. & Chand, S. (2013, October). Mitigating the impact of a financial crisis: Some lessons from Hong Kong during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2(8). Retrieved from https://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/ajis/article/view/735/766