Credit may dry up at the start of an economic downturn because of all of the following except:

A. the free-rider problem worsens during a downturn.
B. lenders require information and accurate information is more difficult to obtain.
C. it becomes more difficult for lenders to determine the creditworthiness of borrowers.
D. lenders see greater risk in making loans to borrowers.

Answer: A

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