In Which Way Did Building Societies Respond to the Competitive

question 14

Multiple Choice

In which way did building societies respond to the competitive pressures resulting from the deregulation of the banking system in the 1980s?

• A)They engaged in mergers for efficiency and scale reasons.
• B)They adopted improved technology.
• C)They diversified their products and activities.
• D)All of the listed options are correct.

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