Which of the Following Was a Contributing Factor to the Rising

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a contributing factor to the rising default and foreclosure rates beginning in the latter half of 2006?

• A) the increasing share of 30-year, fixed rate loans as a share of outstanding mortgages
• B) the rigid standards of rating agencies, such as Moody's and Standard and Poors, which limited the development of mortgage-backed securities
• C) the price-stability policies of the Federal Reserve during 1998-2008
• D) the erosion of lending standards during the preceding decade

Understand the theoretical perspectives on species survival including the role of competition and cooperation.

Be aware of the limitations of market forces in addressing environmental problems without regulatory or collective action.

Recognize the significant role of technology in shaping human society and environmental outcomes.

Understand the psychological and societal factors that motivate people to engage in environmental conservation efforts.

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