Question

Describe the differences and similarities surrounding the circumstances that caused the financial crisis during the 1980s and the crisis of 2007.

Answer 1

Answer:

The financial crisis that began in the 1980s was the result of lax government regulations and management fraud that led to the closure of more than 1,000 savings and loans. The 2007 crisis was the result of risky mortgage loans and investments connected with those loans. In each case, the situation resulted in borrowers’ inability to pay back loans and caused many to lose their homes due to foreclosure.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The financial crisis that began in the 1980s was the result of lax government regulations and management fraud that led to the closure of more than 1,000 savings and loans. The 2007 crisis was the result of risky mortgage loans and investments connected with those loans. In each case the situation resulted in borrowers’ inability to pay back loans and caused many to lose their homes due to foreclosure.

Explanation: Took the practice test on edge and this was the sample response. ^-^