The economic crisis of 2008 had a great impact in different parts of the world, with emphasis on the European continent. Regarding these impacts, mark the correct statement. A In Europe, all countries were hit with the same severity by the crisis, with emphasis on countries with large public deficits, such as the United Kingdom and Germany. B In order to overcome this serious economic crisis, the member countries of the European Union began to play a much more harmonious role in the political-economic scenario, which generated a feeling of greater unity in the bloc. C Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain - countries that became known by the acronym PIIGS (allusion to pigs) were the least affected by the crisis. These countries were primarily responsible for the resumption of economic growth on the continent. D The crisis affected the European Union in such a negative way that it raised rumors about the possible departure of some of the main members. This fact, in part, was confirmed years later, with the departure of the United Kingdom. E The economic distance between the North American and European economies meant that the crisis started in the United States and had little effect on European countries.
The economic crisis of 2008 had a great impact in different parts of the world, with emphasis on the European continent. Regarding these impacts, mark the correct statement.
A In Europe, all countries were hit with the same severity by the crisis, with emphasis on countries with large public deficits, such as the United Kingdom and Germany.
B In order to overcome this serious economic crisis, the member countries of the European Union began to play a much more harmonious role in the political-economic scenario, which generated a feeling of greater unity in the bloc.
C Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain - countries that became known by the acronym PIIGS (allusion to pigs) were the least affected by the crisis. These countries were primarily responsible for the resumption of
D The crisis affected the European Union in such a negative way that it raised rumors about the possible departure of some of the main members. This fact, in part, was confirmed years later, with the departure of the United Kingdom.
E The economic distance between the North American and European economies meant that the crisis started in the United States and had little effect on European countries.
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