Which statement best explains why the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy rattled financial markets so badly?

a. Lehman Brothers had received a massive taxpayer bailout.
b. Lehman Brothers had insured the deposits of most institutional investors.
c. Government regulators began examining the accounts of every major bank.
d. Economists feared that other large financial institutions were on the verge of collapse.


Correct Answer: d

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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