20-94 the U

question 136

Multiple Choice

20-94 The U.S.banking industry built up record levels of capital in the early 2000s because

• A)the economy went through a downturn.
• B)problem loans increased.
• C)the regulators required higher amounts of equity sales.
• D)of record high levels of profitability.
• E)of mergers between large banks.

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