The Equal Credit Opportunity Act Makes It Illegal for a Lender

question 32

True/False

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act makes it illegal for a lender to discriminate against a potential borrower because of race,national origin,religion,or sex,but it is permissible to treat a borrower differently if he or she is on welfare.

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Panic of 1819

The first major peacetime financial crisis in the United States, followed by a general collapse of the American economy lasting until 1821.

Causes

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American System

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