By March 2008, the Notational Value of Credit Derivative Products

question 9

Multiple Choice

By March 2008, the notational value of credit derivative products in the commercial banking industry hit its peak at approximately $16.44 trillion. In 2012, the notational value of these products was approximately

• A)$8.9 trillion.
• B)$10.6 trillion.
• C)$13.6 trillion.
• D)$15.7 trillion.
• E)$18.1 trillion.

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