Before the 1970s,bankers Were Happy with Interest-Rate Ceilings Because Those

question 68

Multiple Choice

Before the 1970s,bankers were happy with interest-rate ceilings because those ceilings:

• A)reduced interest-rate competition for deposits among banks.
• B)guaranteed them high profits.
• C)guaranteed them a minimum profit.
• D)enabled them to expand into other lines of commerce.
• E)allowed them to hold corporate stock.

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