Multiple Choice
Why did many economists suspect a credit crunch occurred in the fall of 1998?
A) Interest rates rose sharply.
B) The U.S. economy entered a recession.
C) Banks curtailed lending to risky borrowers.
D) Investment spending declined dramatically.
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