Which of the following is the main reason behind the financial crisis of 2008?

A. There was a sharp decline in the growth rate of money supply.
B. There was a sharp increase in the quantity of exports from the U.S. to Asian countries.
C. Banks in the U.S. made subprime mortgage loans.
D. Banks had much higher requirements for borrowers to qualify for loans than normal.


Answer: C

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