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Provide a Definition of "Subprime Mortgages" and Explain How They

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Provide a definition of "subprime mortgages" and explain how they contributed to the recent housing crisis.


Definitions:

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from their face value and maturing in one year or less, representing a secure, low-risk investment option.

Interest Rate Fluctuations

Variations in the interest rates over time, affecting borrowing costs and investment returns.

Inflation Uncertainty

The unpredictability regarding the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, how purchasing power is being eroded.

Expected Return

The mean of the probability distribution of possible returns for a security or portfolio over a specified period.

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