Based in Part on the Aftermath of the Financial Crisis

question 97

Multiple Choice

Based in part on the aftermath of the financial crisis that began in 2008 and the speed of the recovery of the U.S.economy following the recession of 2007-2009,Bank of America ________ the number of persons it employed in September 2011 and this ________ the total number of persons unemployed in the economy.

• A) decreased; increased
• B) decreased; decreased
• C) increased; decreased
• D) increased; increased

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Definitions:

External

Pertaining to or situated on the outside of something; relating to the outer environment or surroundings.

Unstable

Lacking in stability, predictability, or consistency, often leading to unpredicted changes or outcomes.

Specific Factors

Elements or conditions that are distinct and contribute to a particular outcome or situation.

Prototype

The object that has the greatest number of attributes characteristic of the concept and that is therefore the most typical member of that concept.