The Housing Bubble Was NOT Fueled by Which of the Following

question 48

Multiple Choice

The housing bubble was NOT fueled by which of the following factors:

• A) loosening lending standards.
• B) high unemployment.
• C) low interest rates.
• D) subprime lending.
• E) demand pressures.

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