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A "massively oversimplified explanation",
- Turkey wanted to spark growth and liberalized bank lending rules.
- Banks and local businesses borrowed a lot of foreign denominated debt.
- A boom ensued.
- A bust is now ensuing.
And a detailed account (of a huge and complicated balance sheet mismatch by Turkish banks, with short term liabilities financed by long-term assets).
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