The Economic Situation (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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% of voters prioritising economy in 2008
% of voters prioritising economy in 2008
60 percent
Alan Greenspan's role
Alan Greenspan's role
Chairman of Federal Reserve Board
Lehman Brothers bankruptcy significance
Lehman Brothers bankruptcy significance
Largest bankruptcy filing in US history
AIG bailout loan amount
AIG bailout loan amount
$85 billion
GDP % at lowest point in 2008
GDP % at lowest point in 2008
-3.8 percent
Unemployment % in 2008 crisis
Unemployment % in 2008 crisis
10 percent
McCain's Sept 2008 campaign action
McCain's Sept 2008 campaign action
Suspended it to vote on bailout
Obama's 2008 book title
Obama's 2008 book title
Change We Can Believe In
Warren Buffett's connection to Obama campaign
Warren Buffett's connection to Obama campaign
Multi-billionaire investor who endorsed him
Early Sept 2008 poll ratings (Obama & McCain)
Early Sept 2008 poll ratings (Obama & McCain)
Both at 46 percent