Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the Financial

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the financial crisis of 2007-2008?

• A) increases in the leverage ratios for financial intermediaries
• B) collapse of the shadow banking system
• C) excessive securitization of liabilities
• D) excessive confidence about the stock market

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