Recent Problems Facing the U

question 10

Multiple Choice

Recent problems facing the U.S. financial system were the result of all but which one of the following?

• A) A huge increase in the amount of mortgage-backed securities being bundled up and sold in the markets
• B) A huge drop in the value of mortgage-backed securities
• C) An increase in the use of commercial paper for short-term financing
• D) The government permitting commercial and investment banks to merge

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