Multiple Choice
How did the housing boom of 1997-2006 increase aggregate demand?
A) It created more jobs and increased wages in the construction sector.
B) Interest rates increased to keep pace with housing demand.
C) More consumers saved, so they could afford the higher housing prices.
D) Higher interest rates created a boom in the banking sector.
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