Which financial practice contributed significantly to the 2008 financial crisis?
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Correct answer: Derivatives and mortgage-backed securities trading by major banks
Complex financial instruments like mortgage-backed securities and derivatives spread risk throughout the system. When housing prices fell, these assets lost value and destabilized financial markets.
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