The US Economic Bubble Burst After the Attacks of September 11

question 28

Multiple Choice

The U.S. economic bubble burst after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Which of the following could be considered a contributing factor to the U.S. economic downturn?

• A) a negative reassessment of long-term economic growth prospects in the U.S.
• B) a newly formed level of political risk
• C) lower expected earnings
• D) all of the above

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