In Reaction to the Then Developing 2007-2009 Financial Crisis, Short-Term

question 34

Multiple Choice

In reaction to the then developing 2007-2009 financial crisis, short-term interest rates _______ sharply and were ______ than ______ percent by October, 2008.

• A)declined, less, 0.5
• B)rose, more, 10
• C)declined, more, 6.
• D)declined, less, 20
• E)none of the above

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