As a Result of the Deflation Experienced by Japan in the 1990s

question 173

Multiple Choice

As a result of the deflation experienced by Japan in the 1990s:

• A) many borrowers including large corporations defaulted on their debts.
• B) the U.S. government borrowed more from the Chinese government.
• C) the Japanese government defaulted on their debts.
• D) banks made lots of profits from their loans.

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