To the Extent That the Undervaluation of the Riskiness of Mortgage-Backed

question 54

Multiple Choice

To the extent that the undervaluation of the riskiness of mortgage-backed securities contributed to the U.S. financial crisis of 2008-2009, blame for this mistake lies with:

• A)mortgage brokers.
• B)investment banks.
• C)rating agencies.
• D)government policymakers.

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