After 9/11,why Were Many Investors Unwilling to Engage in New

question 91

Multiple Choice

After 9/11,why were many investors unwilling to engage in new construction in New York City?

• A) Construction companies were unwilling to work in New York City.
• B) Uncertainty regarding future terrorist attacks left investors unsure about the demand for new offices.
• C) The cost of steel had skyrocketed and building new construction became very expensive.
• D) The Mayor of New York abolished new construction for a period of 6 months.

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