The Spread of the Financial Crisis in the Autumn of 2008

question 14

Multiple Choice

The spread of the financial crisis in the autumn of 2008 was NOT increased by

• A)linkages between global financial markets.
• B)the cross listing of firms in different markets.
• C)the consolidation of the global financial system.
• D)excessive debt of the government.

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