Multiple Choice
If the federal government ________ during the financial crisis of 2008-2009, the fall in overall stock prices would likely have been larger.
A) had bailed out the large financial institutions
B) had not allowed the large financial institutions to declare bankruptcy
C) had not bailed out the large financial institutions
D) had allowed the sale of the large financial institutions to foreign investors
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