Multiple Choice
A factor that might have contributed to the weakening of the U.S. economy in 2007-2009 was
A) historically low interest rates.
B) uncertainty concerning the outcome of the 2008 presidential election.
C) rapid growth of the money stock.
D) rising levels of federal government spending.
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