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tichca

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In 2008, foreclosures reached a record high. Which of the following is NOT a possible reason for foreclosures?
 
  A) Many mortgages were initiated without a down payment.
  B) Many mortgages were initiated on secondary and investment homes.
  C) Some mortgages were adjustable rate mortgages which might have dramatically increased monthly payments for some.
  D) Property values were increasing too fast.

Question 2

If a professional sports athlete signs a new contract which defers compensation until years after she is retired, she is signaling
 
  A) that she does not plan to shirk in the future, regardless of whether she did so in the past.
  B) that she did shirk and she will do so in the future.
  C) that she did shirk but won't do so in the future.
  D) that she didn't shirk and she won't do so in the future.


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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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