Define the Term Subprime Loan

question 105

Essay

Define the term subprime loan. Give a brief history of how the incidence of subprime mortgage loans changed between 1995 and 2003,and explain the factors that contributed to a number of subprime borrowers being unable to repay their loans in recent years.

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Definitions:

Hyperinflations

Extremely high and typically accelerating inflation rates, leading to a rapid erosion of the real value of local currency.

Inflation Tax

The revenue the government raises by creating money

Deadweight Loss

The fall in total surplus that results from a market distortion, such as a tax.

Money-Supply Growth Rate

The rate at which the amount of money available in an economy grows, impacting inflation and economic activity.