Which Is the Most Accurate Statement

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which is the most accurate statement?

• A)The savings and loan debacle did not cost the taxpayers a penny,since all deposits were insured.
• B)Much of the money lost in the savings and loan debacle was due to the risky real estate loans made in the early 1980s.
• C)The savings and loan debacle ended up costing the taxpayers nearly $100 billion.
• D)No one can really be blamed for the savings and loan debacle.

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