What Was the Original Goal of the Troubled Asset Relief

Multiple Choice

What was the original goal of the Troubled Asset Relief Program introduced by the U.S. government?

A) To appease creditors by removing complex assets from the balance sheet of banks.
B) To conduct an audit of the balance sheet of banks.
C) To negotiate with potential buyers of troubled banks.
D) To decrease uncertainty by removing complex assets from the balance sheet of banks.
E) To increase uncertainty by removing complex assets from the balance sheet of banks.