Which of the Following Did Not Contribute to the Financial

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did not contribute to the financial crisis?

• A) The change from mark-to-market accounting to
• B) Solid credit ratings from the ratings agencies
• C) The extension of credit to high-risk borrowers
• D) The takeover of JPMorgan Chase by Bear Sterns
• E) Mark this response if all of the above contributed to the financial crisis

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