Compared to the 1910-1960 Period, Economic Fluctuations During the Past

Multiple Choice

Compared to the 1910-1960 period, economic fluctuations during the past 50 years have been less severe.  Most economists believe that this increased stability is primarily the result of

A) more stable monetary policy.
B) the smaller budget deficits of recent decades.
C) regulations that promoted more affordable housing.
D) greater stability of stock prices as measured by the Dow Jones Industrial Average.