Recent Problems Facing the US Financial System Were the Result

question 95

Multiple Choice

Recent problems facing the US financial system were the result of all of the following except:

• A) a huge increase in the amount of mortgage-backed securities being bundled up and sold in the markets
• B) a huge drop in value of mortgage-backed securities
• C) an increase in the use of commercial paper for short-term financing
• D) all of the above contributed to recent problems with the U.S. financial system

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Definitions:

Joints

Connections between bones in the body which facilitate movement and provide support.

Tendons

Tough, flexible bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones and help in the movement of joints.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, responsible for involuntary movements.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, controlling light levels inside the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.