Banks That Suffered Significant Losses in the 1980s Made the Mistake

question 82

Multiple Choice

Banks that suffered significant losses in the 1980s made the mistake of

• A)holding too many liquid assets.
• B)minimizing default risk.
• C)failing to diversify their loan portfolio.
• D)holding only safe securities.

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