Consider the feature box, "The Game, the Rules, the Players: How Washington Dealt with the Financial Crisis." Which of these statements best characterizes the effects of the recent economic crisis?
a. Americans have greater trust in the ability of corporations to be self-regulating.
b. Most small businesses have experienced renewed prosperity and growth.
c. The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates high to encourage economic investment.
d. The overall influence of the federal government in the economy has increased.
Answer: d
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