Which Faulty Assumption by Banks Led to the Great Recession

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which faulty assumption by banks led to the Great Recession that began in 2007?

• A) that inflation would always remain low
• B) that the U.S.government would always pay its debts
• C) that stock prices would never drop
• D) that the dollar would always be strong against other currencies
• E) that real estate prices would always rise

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