The tightening of credit standards after the Great Recession

A. was more than countered by an opposite trend in regulation, so growth was robust.
B. should have been a source of growth but wasn't.
C. was a significant reason behind the slowing of economic growth during that period.
D. was entirely countered by an opposite trend in regulation, so it was nearly zero.


Answer: C

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