The Federal Reserve Is Blamed by Some for the Recession

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Federal Reserve is blamed by some for the recession of 2007-2009 because it

• A)raised interest rates too fast in 2005-2007.
• B)lowered interest rates too fast in 2008.
• C)kept interest rates high in 2005-2007.
• D)kept interest rates too low prior to 2005 leading to a housing boom (that ultimately went bust.

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