As the Country Started to Recover from the Recession in Early

question 26

Multiple Choice

As the country started to recover from the recession in early 2009, small business lending by credit unions

• A)decreased slightly, while commercial bank lending increased.
• B)decreased by 25%.
• C)increased somewhat, while commercial bank lending decreased.
• D)increased by 25%.

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