The Global Savings Glut of the Early 2000s Was Caused

question 92

Multiple Choice

The global savings glut of the early 2000s was caused primarily by:

• A) financial crises in the late 1990s and early 2000s that led to an increase in savings in some relatively poor countries.
• B) the high price of oil.
• C) the impact of global warming on agriculture.
• D) trade restrictions.

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Definitions:

Cochlear Duct

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear, part of the auditory system, containing the organ of Corti that produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.

Scala Tympani

A fluid-filled spiral passage in the inner ear, part of the cochlea, involved in converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Basilar Membrane

A key structural element within the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a critical role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Spiral Organ

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.