The LIBOR Scandal Was Primarily Caused By

question 9

Multiple Choice

The LIBOR scandal was primarily caused by:

• A) Bad debt losses on bank loans that were biased downward to avoid inquiry by European banking regulators
• B) Excessive reliance by banks on loans the bear adjustable loan interest rates
• C) A lack of candor by certain banks
• D) A lack of integrity by large corporate borrowers

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