Which of the Following Can Best Be Characterized as a "Black

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following can best be characterized as a "Black Swan" event?

• A) decline in stock prices due to a recession
• B) rising market interest rates as the Fed tightens monetary policy
• C) a financial crisis causing credit to dry up
• D) an individual firm unexpectedly filing for bankruptcy

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