According to Ben Bernanke, the Primary Cause of the U

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Multiple Choice

According to Ben Bernanke, the primary cause of the U.S. current account deficit of the early 2000s was:

• A) political unrest in developing African nations.
• B) the war against terror.
• C) the decreasing productivity of U.S. workers.
• D) a global savings glut that decreased interest rates and led to an excess of investment over savings in the United States.

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Definitions:

Iliac Crest

The top border of the ilium, a part of the hip bone, often used as a site for bone marrow and bone grafts.

Gluteus Medius

Muscle located at the back of the iliac crest and stretches downward toward the greater trochanter of the femur.

Greater Trochanter

A prominent bony projection on the proximal (near) part of the femur, serving as a major site for muscle attachment.

Dystrophy

Progressive atrophy or weakening of a part, such as the muscles.