Which of the Following Was Most Responsible for the Internet

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was most responsible for the Internet boom and bust?

• A)The Y2K bug.
• B)Increased foreign competition.
• C)A misapplication of the principle of leverage.
• D)A single-minded focus on growth at any cost.

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