7. Conclusion
A simple model shows that managerial agency problems can make countries with weak legal systems vulnerable to the effects of a sudden loss of investor confidence. Countries with only weakly enforceable minority shareholder rights are particularly vulnerable. If such a country experiences even a small loss of confidence, outside investors reassess the likely amount of expropriation by managers and adjust the amount of capital they are willing to provide. The result can be a fall in asset values and a collapse of the exchange rate.