Which of the Following Statements Is True as a Result

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true as a result of Federal Reserve efforts to rescue the financial industry from the financial crisis of 2007-2008?

• A) From February 2008 to May 2009, the Fed oversaw the consolidation of 20 major financial institutions into fewer than a dozen.
• B) From March 2008 to February 2009, the Fed experienced a 50 percent decline in the value of assets held.
• C) From February 2008 to March 2009, Fed assets more than doubled to nearly $2 trillion.
• D) From February 2008 to March 2009, Fed lending caused the U.S. public debt to rise by over $1 trillion.

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Judith Butler

A contemporary philosopher and gender theorist who has contributed significantly to the fields of feminism, queer theory, political philosophy, and ethics.

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Judith Butler

A critical theorist known for contributions to gender studies, emphasizing the performativity of gender roles and challenging conventional gender identities.