What do Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have in common? O A. Both firms went out of business in the 2008 financial crisis. O B. They are both investment banks. O C. They are both government - sponsored mortgage lenders. O D. They are both pension funds. O E. Both firms issue bonds on behalf of the government.

What do Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have in common? O A. Both firms went out of business in the 2008 financial crisis. O B. They are both investment banks. O C. They are both government - sponsored mortgage lenders. O D. They are both pension funds. O E. Both firms issue bonds on behalf of the government.

Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165875

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter26: Savings,Investment And The Financial System

Section: Chapter Questions

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