Which of the following statements is true of hedge funds during the financial crisis?

A. The involvement of hedge funds in derivatives came under heavy scrutiny of federal regulators.
B. Hedge funds refused to provide financial contribution to political party committees.
C. Congress-enacted tax guidelines classified hedge fund managers' income as ordinary income and not as capital gains.
D. Congress and the regulatory agencies ignored the role of hedge funds in providing special opportunities for investments to wealthy investors.


Answer: D

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