In what way were leveraged buyouts (LBOs) damaging to the U.S. economy in the 1980s?
A. They enabled companies to acquire expensive assets without paying any taxes.
B. They allowed a few companies to completely dominate entire economic sectors.
C. They increased the amount of company debt and unprofitable assets.
D. They limited company access to credit for potential investments.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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