How Do Economic Crises Today Compare to the Panic of 1837

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Multiple Choice

How do economic crises today compare to the Panic of 1837?

• A) The Panic of 1837 was caused by Andrew Jackson's laissez-faire policies; today politicians regulate commerce more, avoiding panics and recessions.
• B) The Panic of 1837 was caused by international fluctuations; today panics and recessions are usually localized within regions and countries.
• C) Like the Panic of 1837, panics and recessions today may be caused by international fluctuations natural to a capitalistic economy.
• D) Like the Panic of 1837, panics and recessions today are caused by tight governmental controls on commerce.
• E) Like the Panic of 1837, panics and recessions today are the primary cause of presidents losing reelection campaigns.

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