1 The Economics of Money , Banking, and Financial Markets, 9e (Mishkin) Chapter 9 Financial Crises and the Subprime Meltdow n 9.1 Factors Causing Financial Crises 1) A major disruption in financial markets characterized by sharp declines in asset prices and firm failures is called a A) financial crisis. B) fiscal imbalance. C) free-rider problem. D) "lemons" problem. Answer: A Ques Status: New 2) A financial crisis occurs when an increase in asymmetric information from a disruption in the financial system A) causes severe adverse selection and moral hazard problems that make financial markets incapable of channeling funds efficiently. B) allows for a more efficient use of funds. C) increases economic activity. D) reduces uncertainty in the economy and increases market efficiency. Answer: A Ques Status: New 3) A serious consequence of a financial crisis is A) a contraction in economic activity. B) an increase in asset prices. C) financial engineering. D) financial globalization. Answer: A Ques Status: New 4) A sharp decline in the stock market means that the ________ of corporations has fallen making lenders ________ willing to lend. A) net worth; less B) net worth; more C) liability; less D) liability; more Answer: A Ques Status: New 5) A sharp stock market decline increases moral hazard incentives A) since borrowing firms have less to lose if their investments fail. B) because it is immoral to profit from someone's loss. C) since lenders are more willing to make loans. D) reducing uncertainty in the economy and increasing market efficiency. Answer: A Ques Status: New 2 6) An unanticipated decline in the price level increases the burden of debt on borrowing firms but does not raise the real...
