The Reagan Administration in the 1980s Contributed to the Economic

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Multiple Choice

The Reagan administration in the 1980s contributed to the economic crisis that began in 2007 by ________.

• A) initiating subprime mortgages
• B) decreasing the net capital rule
• C) removing many regulations for banks
• D) encouraging China to underwrite U.S. debt

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Definitions:

Illness

A state of health in which a person suffers from a disease or ailment, affecting their normal physiological function.

Chronic Diseases

Long-lasting medical conditions that are usually progressive and may require ongoing management or treatment.

Common Causes

Frequently occurring reasons or factors that contribute to a particular outcome or situation.

Infant Mortality

The rate at which babies under one year of age die, often used as an indicator of the health status of a population.