Contagion Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Contagion is:

• A) the failure of one bank spreading to other banks through depositors withdrawing of funds.
• B) the phenomenon that if one bank loan defaults it will cause other bank loans to default.
• C) the rapid contraction of investment spending that occurs when interest rates are increased by the Federal Reserve.
• D) the rapid inflation that results from the printing of money.

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Definitions:

Commodity Price Index

An index that measures the overall direction of commodity prices over time, typically involving agricultural products, metals, and energy goods.

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Commodity Prices

The prices of basic goods that are typically used as inputs in the production of other goods and services, such as metals, agricultural products, and energy sources.

Resource Consumption

The use of resources, such as raw materials, energy, and labor, in the production of goods and services.