While Many Analysts Defended the Actions Taken by the Fed

question 150

Multiple Choice

While many analysts defended the actions taken by the Fed and the Treasury to respond to the financial crisis in 2008,others were critical of these actions.The critics were concerned that by not allowing large firms to fail

• A)smaller firms will resent not receiving similar assistance.
• B)stockholders and bondholders of these firms were not allowed to receive the proceeds from the sale of assets that would have occurred if the firms had declared bankruptcy.
• C)there is an increased likelihood that other firms will engage in risky behavior in the future with the expectation that they will also not be allowed to fail.
• D)there will be less competition in the U.S.economy,which could led to higher prices for consumers.

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Definitions:

Checking Account

A bank account that allows easy access to funds, typically through checks and electronic debits, for everyday transactions.

Newly Received Loan

Funds borrowed for the first time, typically involving an agreement on repayment terms and interest rates.

Fed

The Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States, which regulates banks, manages the country's money supply, and aims to ensure economic stability.

U.S. Government Securities

Instruments for raising funds issued by the Treasury Department of the United States to support the federal government's expenditures.