The dramatic decline in personal bankruptcy filings after 2006 is largely attributable to:
a. Americans taking more personal responsibility for their debts
b. the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act
c. a booming economy
d. less consumer spending
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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