Which of the following was NOT a factor leading to the financial crisis of 2008?

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The lack of faith in the ability of the U.S. Treasury to pay on government bonds was not a significant factor leading to the 2008 financial crisis. The other choices - A, B, and D - all played important roles in creating the crisis. Low interest rates and lax lending standards led to a housing price bubble, policymakers underestimated the risk posed by securitized mortgages, and investors used significant leverage to invest in these products, which resulted in huge losses when the bubble burst.

Which of the Following Was NOT a Factor Leading to the Financial