The economic crisis that began in 2007 caused which of the following?

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The economic crisis of 2007 caused the paralysis of credit markets, meaning that banks were hesitant to lend money and credit became difficult (and sometimes impossible) to obtain for individuals and businesses. This in turn had a negative impact on the overall economy. Severe inflation, a record increase in interest rates on home mortgages, and the collapse of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation were not direct results of the crisis, although they may have been related to certain factors leading up to it.

The Economic Crisis That Began in 2007 Caused Which of the Following