Which of the Following Contributed to the Downfall of the Soviet

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the downfall of the Soviet Union in 1991?

• A)public dissatisfaction with low living standards and political repression
• B)producing higher-quality goods than were desired by consumers
• C)the rapidly increasing standard of living
• D)the lack of a strong dictator who can coordinate economic activities

---

Definitions:

Credit Default Swaps

Financial swap agreements that transfer the credit exposure of fixed income products between parties.

CDS Buyer

An entity that purchases a credit default swap, obtaining protection against specific credit risks.

CDS Seller

A counterparty in a credit default swap agreement who provides credit protection, compensating the buyer in case of a debt default or other credit event.

Predatory Lending

Unscrupulous lending practices that impose unfair, deceptive, or abusive loan terms on borrowers, often leading to a debt trap.