Which of the following describes was a contributing factor to the economic crisis of 2008? a-increase federal funding tied to student academic success. b-lower taxes and more disposable income for families. c- indiscriminate and risky banking practices. d-balanced budget and decrease federal deficits.

C. Indiscriminate and risky banking practices

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populist movement, in u.s. history, politically oriented coalition of agrarian reformers in the middle west and south that advocated a wide range of economic and political legislation in the late 19th century. thus in 1892 their leaders organized the populist, or people's, party, and the farmers' alliances melted away.