Financial crisis explained: who benefited from the crisis?

Who was a notable investor that profited during the financial crisis by investing in companies like Goldman Sachs?

• George Soros

• Warren Buffett

• Carl Icahn

• Ray Dalio

What was one of the key actions taken by central banks in response to the financial crisis?

• Increasing interest rates

• Raising taxes

• Cutting interest rates

• Reducing bond purchases

Who benefited from the rise in asset prices following the financial crisis?

• Small business owners

• New home buyers

• Homeowners

• Renters

Which group of people continued to receive high salaries despite their banks failing during the financial crisis?

• Retail investors

• Bank executives

• Government officials

• Real estate agents

What is a controversial aspect of the financial crisis regarding bank executives?

• They received overblown pay packages

• They were all fired

• They were jailed

• They lost all their investments