Which of These Statements Is True with Regards to the 2008-2009

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true with regards to the 2008-2009 financial crisis?

• A) More than half of the people in the United States lost their jobs.
• B) The values of many homes were cut in half or more.
• C) The values of most investments declined by no more than 10%.
• D) Having a financial plan is of no help when economic conditions are as weak as they were during the crisis.

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Definitions:

Public Commitment

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Pros and Cons

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Forbidden

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Peripheral Route

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