What Caused the Decline in Trade During the 2008-09 Financial

question 30

Multiple Choice

What caused the decline in trade during the 2008-09 financial crisis?

• A) rising house prices, which took up more consumer income
• B) decreased demand during the crisis
• C) greater productivity in the developing countries
• D) pirate activity off the coast of Africa

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