An Indicator of the Increased Lack of Confidence in the Banking

question 24

Multiple Choice

An indicator of the increased lack of confidence in the banking system during the financial crisis of 2008-2009 was the:

• A) increase in the federal government budget deficit.
• B) decrease in interest rates.
• C) increase in the TED spread.
• D) decrease in the TED spread.

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Definitions:

Proportion

A part or fraction of a whole, often expressed as a percentage or ratio, reflecting the relative size or quantity of one quantity compared to another.

Population Proportions

Population proportions represent the fraction or percentage of members in a population that possess a particular attribute.

Confidence Level

The degree of certainty or probability with which one can expect a result to fall within a specified range.

Confidence Interval

A statistical interval estimate, used to indicate the reliability of an estimate.