The pre-2008 boom affected the Eurozone nations, many of which engaged in:
A) fiscal restraint.
B) overconsumption, excessive and wasteful construction, and asset speculation.
C) tight monetary policies that resulted in recession.
D) wage restraint policies that angered unions.
Ans: B) overconsumption, excessive and wasteful construction, and asset speculation.
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