During the 2007-2009 financial crisis which of the following became the largest component of assets on the Fed's balance sheet:

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During the financial crisis, the Fed's balance sheet grew significantly as it engaged in various measures to stabilize the economy. The largest component of assets on the Fed's balance sheet during this period was mortgage-backed securities, as the Fed embarked on a program of purchasing these securities to provide liquidity to financial institutions and lower long-term interest rates.

During the 2007-2009 Financial Crisis Which of the Following Became