During the Latter Part of the Decade Ending in 2010

question 138

Multiple Choice

During the latter part of the decade ending in 2010:

• A)housing prices bottomed out in 2006.
• B)stock prices reached a low in 2007.
• C)individuals and business firms reduced borrowing and default rates declined.
• D)the U.S.dollar rose rapidly against an index of major currencies.
• E)none of the above

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