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What continues to drain consumer wealth and erode the strength of banks? | <text>What continues to drain consumer wealth and erode the strength of banks?</text><reasoning>Falling prices also resulted in homes worth less than the mortgage loan, providing a financial incentive to enter foreclosure. The ongoing foreclosure epidemic that began in late 2006 in the U.S. continues to drain wealth fr... |
How many estimated substandard loans did Fannie and Freddie have in 2008? | <text>How many estimated substandard loans did Fannie and Freddie have in 2008?</text><reasoning>In his dissent to the majority report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, American Enterprise Institute fellow Peter J. Wallison stated his belief that the roots of the financial crisis can be traced directly and pr... |
What was the value of the estimated 13 million substandard loans held by Fannie and Freddie in 2008? | <text>What was the value of the estimated 13 million substandard loans held by Fannie and Freddie in 2008?</text><reasoning>In his dissent to the majority report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, American Enterprise Institute fellow Peter J. Wallison stated his belief that the roots of the financial crisis ca... |
Which government-sponsored entities had massive risky loan purchases? | <text>Which government-sponsored entities had massive risky loan purchases?</text><reasoning>In his dissent to the majority report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, American Enterprise Institute fellow Peter J. Wallison stated his belief that the roots of the financial crisis can be traced directly and primar... |
Peter J. Wallison believes that the one of the roots of the financial crisis can be traced to affordable housing policies by which agency in the 1990s? | <text>Peter J. Wallison believes that the one of the roots of the financial crisis can be traced to affordable housing policies by which agency in the 1990s?</text><reasoning>In his dissent to the majority report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, American Enterprise Institute fellow Peter J. Wallison stated h... |
How many ex-executives of Fannie and Freddie were named in the SEC's December 2011 securities fraud case? | <text>How many ex-executives of Fannie and Freddie were named in the SEC's December 2011 securities fraud case?</text><reasoning>In his dissent to the majority report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, American Enterprise Institute fellow Peter J. Wallison stated his belief that the roots of the financial cris... |
What action in 2007 by national governments prevented the collapse of large financial institutions? | <text>What action in 2007 by national governments prevented the collapse of large financial institutions?</text><reasoning>It threatened the collapse of large financial institutions, which was prevented by the bailout of banks by national governments, but stock markets still dropped worldwide. In many areas, the housin... |
How much estimated consumer wealth was lost as a result of the financial crisis of 2007? | <text>How much estimated consumer wealth was lost as a result of the financial crisis of 2007?</text><reasoning>It threatened the collapse of large financial institutions, which was prevented by the bailout of banks by national governments, but stock markets still dropped worldwide. In many areas, the housing market al... |
What is the date the active phase of the financial crisis began as a liquidity crisis? | <text>What is the date the active phase of the financial crisis began as a liquidity crisis?</text><reasoning>It threatened the collapse of large financial institutions, which was prevented by the bailout of banks by national governments, but stock markets still dropped worldwide. In many areas, the housing market also... |
What was the name of the company that terminated withdrawals from three hedge funds in 2007 citing a liquidity crisis? | <text>What was the name of the company that terminated withdrawals from three hedge funds in 2007 citing a liquidity crisis?</text><reasoning>It threatened the collapse of large financial institutions, which was prevented by the bailout of banks by national governments, but stock markets still dropped worldwide. In man... |
IndyMac often made loans without verifying what? | <text>IndyMac often made loans without verifying what?</text><reasoning>IndyMac often made loans without verification of the borrower’s income or assets, and to borrowers with poor credit histories. Appraisals obtained by IndyMac on underlying collateral were often questionable as well. As an Alt-A lender, IndyMac’s bu... |
What was questionable on IndyMac's underlying collateral? | <text>What was questionable on IndyMac's underlying collateral?</text><reasoning>IndyMac often made loans without verification of the borrower’s income or assets, and to borrowers with poor credit histories. Appraisals obtained by IndyMac on underlying collateral were often questionable as well. As an Alt-A lender, Ind... |
IndyMac gave loans to borrower's with what type credit histories? | <text>IndyMac gave loans to borrower's with what type credit histories?</text><reasoning>IndyMac often made loans without verification of the borrower’s income or assets, and to borrowers with poor credit histories. Appraisals obtained by IndyMac on underlying collateral were often questionable as well. As an Alt-A len... |
IndyMac offered this type of questionable loans to borrowers? | <text>IndyMac offered this type of questionable loans to borrowers?</text><reasoning>IndyMac often made loans without verification of the borrower’s income or assets, and to borrowers with poor credit histories. Appraisals obtained by IndyMac on underlying collateral were often questionable as well. As an Alt-A lender,... |
IndyMac resisted efforts by regulators to tighten this criteria of their loans? | <text>IndyMac resisted efforts by regulators to tighten this criteria of their loans?</text><reasoning>IndyMac often made loans without verification of the borrower’s income or assets, and to borrowers with poor credit histories. Appraisals obtained by IndyMac on underlying collateral were often questionable as well. A... |
What institutions comprise the shadow banking system? | <text>What institutions comprise the shadow banking system?</text><reasoning>While the housing and credit bubbles were building, a series of factors caused the financial system to both expand and become increasingly fragile, a process called financialization. U.S. Government policy from the 1970s onward has emphasized ... |
What institutions are not subject to the same regulations as commercial banks? | <text>What institutions are not subject to the same regulations as commercial banks?</text><reasoning>While the housing and credit bubbles were building, a series of factors caused the financial system to both expand and become increasingly fragile, a process called financialization. U.S. Government policy from the 197... |
What process caused the financial system to both expand and become fragile? | <text>What process caused the financial system to both expand and become fragile?</text><reasoning>While the housing and credit bubbles were building, a series of factors caused the financial system to both expand and become increasingly fragile, a process called financialization. U.S. Government policy from the 1970s ... |
What policy has U.S. Government emphasized from the 1970's onward? | <text>What policy has U.S. Government emphasized from the 1970's onward?</text><reasoning>While the housing and credit bubbles were building, a series of factors caused the financial system to both expand and become increasingly fragile, a process called financialization. U.S. Government policy from the 1970s onward ha... |
Since the 1970's, what has emphasized deregulation to encourage business, but resulted in less oversight and less disclosure? | <text>Since the 1970's, what has emphasized deregulation to encourage business, but resulted in less oversight and less disclosure?</text><reasoning>While the housing and credit bubbles were building, a series of factors caused the financial system to both expand and become increasingly fragile, a process called financ... |
Some regulated banks did not have sufficient financial cushions in place to absorb what losses as a result of the financial crisis of 2007? | <text>Some regulated banks did not have sufficient financial cushions in place to absorb what losses as a result of the financial crisis of 2007?</text><reasoning>These institutions, as well as certain regulated banks, had also assumed significant debt burdens while providing the loans described above and did not have ... |
What was a consequence of the large loan defaults and MBS losses in 2007? | <text>What was a consequence of the large loan defaults and MBS losses in 2007?</text><reasoning>These institutions, as well as certain regulated banks, had also assumed significant debt burdens while providing the loans described above and did not have a financial cushion sufficient to absorb large loan defaults or MB... |
Who provided funds to encourage lending and restore faith in commercial banks in the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007? | <text>Who provided funds to encourage lending and restore faith in commercial banks in the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007?</text><reasoning>These institutions, as well as certain regulated banks, had also assumed significant debt burdens while providing the loans described above and did not have a financial ... |
Who bailed out key financial institutions and implemented economic stimulus programs as an answer to the financial crisis of 2007? | <text>Who bailed out key financial institutions and implemented economic stimulus programs as an answer to the financial crisis of 2007?</text><reasoning>These institutions, as well as certain regulated banks, had also assumed significant debt burdens while providing the loans described above and did not have a financi... |
What impacted the ability of financial institutions to lend in the financial crisis of 2007? | <text>What impacted the ability of financial institutions to lend in the financial crisis of 2007?</text><reasoning>These institutions, as well as certain regulated banks, had also assumed significant debt burdens while providing the loans described above and did not have a financial cushion sufficient to absorb large ... |
How much net worth did Americans lose between June 2007 and November 2008? | <text>How much net worth did Americans lose between June 2007 and November 2008?</text><reasoning>There is a direct relationship between declines in wealth and declines in consumption and business investment, which along with government spending, represent the economic engine. Between June 2007 and November 2008, Ameri... |
In November 2008, how much was the U.S. stock index down from its 2007 high? | <text>In November 2008, how much was the U.S. stock index down from its 2007 high?</text><reasoning>There is a direct relationship between declines in wealth and declines in consumption and business investment, which along with government spending, represent the economic engine. Between June 2007 and November 2008, Ame... |
In November 2008, how much had housing prices drop from their 2006 peak? | <text>In November 2008, how much had housing prices drop from their 2006 peak?</text><reasoning>There is a direct relationship between declines in wealth and declines in consumption and business investment, which along with government spending, represent the economic engine. Between June 2007 and November 2008, America... |
How much was home equity valued in the United States at its peak in 2006? | <text>How much was home equity valued in the United States at its peak in 2006?</text><reasoning>There is a direct relationship between declines in wealth and declines in consumption and business investment, which along with government spending, represent the economic engine. Between June 2007 and November 2008, Americ... |
How much was home equity valued in the United States in mid-2008? | <text>How much was home equity valued in the United States in mid-2008?</text><reasoning>There is a direct relationship between declines in wealth and declines in consumption and business investment, which along with government spending, represent the economic engine. Between June 2007 and November 2008, Americans lost... |
When did CRA make rule changes to relax underwriting standards? | <text>When did CRA make rule changes to relax underwriting standards?</text><reasoning>To other analysts the delay between CRA rule changes (in 1995) and the explosion of subprime lending is not surprising, and does not exonerate the CRA. They contend that there were two, connected causes to the crisis: the relaxation ... |
How much were CRA loan commitments between 1994 and 2007? | <text>How much were CRA loan commitments between 1994 and 2007?</text><reasoning>To other analysts the delay between CRA rule changes (in 1995) and the explosion of subprime lending is not surprising, and does not exonerate the CRA. They contend that there were two, connected causes to the crisis: the relaxation of und... |
What was the Federal Reserve's assumption regarding what makes a loan subprime? | <text>What was the Federal Reserve's assumption regarding what makes a loan subprime?</text><reasoning>To other analysts the delay between CRA rule changes (in 1995) and the explosion of subprime lending is not surprising, and does not exonerate the CRA. They contend that there were two, connected causes to the crisis:... |
How did the Federal Reserve classify CRA loans? | <text>How did the Federal Reserve classify CRA loans?</text><reasoning>To other analysts the delay between CRA rule changes (in 1995) and the explosion of subprime lending is not surprising, and does not exonerate the CRA. They contend that there were two, connected causes to the crisis: the relaxation of underwriting ... |
When were ultra-low interest rates initiated by the Federal Reserve? | <text>When were ultra-low interest rates initiated by the Federal Reserve?</text><reasoning>To other analysts the delay between CRA rule changes (in 1995) and the explosion of subprime lending is not surprising, and does not exonerate the CRA. They contend that there were two, connected causes to the crisis: the relaxa... |
When was the last senate election in St. Barts? | <text>When was the last senate election in St. Barts?</text><reasoning>One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the island's ... |
What organization did St. Barts become a part of in 2012? | <text>What organization did St. Barts become a part of in 2012?</text><reasoning>One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the... |
How many senators represent St. Barts in France? | <text>How many senators represent St. Barts in France?</text><reasoning>One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the island's... |
What year was the first senate election held for the St. Barts? | <text>What year was the first senate election held for the St. Barts?</text><reasoning>One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, b... |
How many policemen does the French government pay for on St. Barts? | <text>How many policemen does the French government pay for on St. Barts?</text><reasoning>One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 201... |
Peter J. Wallison believes that the huge number of these loans led to the financial crisis? | <text>Peter J. Wallison believes that the huge number of these loans led to the financial crisis?</text><reasoning>Countering Krugman, Peter J. Wallison wrote: "It is not true that every bubble—even a large bubble—has the potential to cause a financial crisis when it deflates." Wallison notes that other developed count... |
What type downpayments do substandard loans generally have? | <text>What type downpayments do substandard loans generally have?</text><reasoning>Countering Krugman, Peter J. Wallison wrote: "It is not true that every bubble—even a large bubble—has the potential to cause a financial crisis when it deflates." Wallison notes that other developed countries had "large bubbles during t... |
According to Peter J. Wallison, why did the U.S. residential housing bubble led to financial crisis? | <text>According to Peter J. Wallison, why did the U.S. residential housing bubble led to financial crisis?</text><reasoning>Countering Krugman, Peter J. Wallison wrote: "It is not true that every bubble—even a large bubble—has the potential to cause a financial crisis when it deflates." Wallison notes that other develo... |
Other countries had large residential housing bubbles that deflated during what years? | <text>Other countries had large residential housing bubbles that deflated during what years?</text><reasoning>Countering Krugman, Peter J. Wallison wrote: "It is not true that every bubble—even a large bubble—has the potential to cause a financial crisis when it deflates." Wallison notes that other developed countries ... |
Peter J. Wallison's conclusions regarding the financial crisis are not in agreement with this economist's views? | <text>Peter J. Wallison's conclusions regarding the financial crisis are not in agreement with this economist's views?</text><reasoning>Countering Krugman, Peter J. Wallison wrote: "It is not true that every bubble—even a large bubble—has the potential to cause a financial crisis when it deflates." Wallison notes that ... |
What caused mortgage lenders to relax underwriting standards and approve riskier mortgages? | <text>What caused mortgage lenders to relax underwriting standards and approve riskier mortgages?</text><reasoning>During a period of tough competition between mortgage lenders for revenue and market share, and when the supply of creditworthy borrowers was limited, mortgage lenders relaxed underwriting standards and or... |
In what year were high underwriting standards relaxed? | <text>In what year were high underwriting standards relaxed?</text><reasoning>During a period of tough competition between mortgage lenders for revenue and market share, and when the supply of creditworthy borrowers was limited, mortgage lenders relaxed underwriting standards and originated riskier mortgages to less cr... |
What years were the worst mortgage loans originated? | <text>What years were the worst mortgage loans originated?</text><reasoning>During a period of tough competition between mortgage lenders for revenue and market share, and when the supply of creditworthy borrowers was limited, mortgage lenders relaxed underwriting standards and originated riskier mortgages to less cred... |
What years had the most intense competition between securitizers and the lowest market share for GSEs? | <text>What years had the most intense competition between securitizers and the lowest market share for GSEs?</text><reasoning>During a period of tough competition between mortgage lenders for revenue and market share, and when the supply of creditworthy borrowers was limited, mortgage lenders relaxed underwriting stand... |
Who policed mortgage originators and maintained relatively high standards prior to 2003? | <text>Who policed mortgage originators and maintained relatively high standards prior to 2003?</text><reasoning>During a period of tough competition between mortgage lenders for revenue and market share, and when the supply of creditworthy borrowers was limited, mortgage lenders relaxed underwriting standards and origi... |
What is often difficult on the island? | <text>What is often difficult on the island?</text><reasoning>Agricultural production on the island is difficult given the dry and rocky terrain, but the early settlers managed to produce vegetables, cotton, pineapples, salt, bananas and also fishing. Sweet potato is also grown in patches. The islanders developed comme... |
What is grown in patches on the island? | <text>What is grown in patches on the island?</text><reasoning>Agricultural production on the island is difficult given the dry and rocky terrain, but the early settlers managed to produce vegetables, cotton, pineapples, salt, bananas and also fishing. Sweet potato is also grown in patches. The islanders developed comm... |
What seasoning is found naturally on the island? | <text>What seasoning is found naturally on the island?</text><reasoning>Agricultural production on the island is difficult given the dry and rocky terrain, but the early settlers managed to produce vegetables, cotton, pineapples, salt, bananas and also fishing. Sweet potato is also grown in patches. The islanders devel... |
What type of activity did early settlers use to get food that didn't involve farming? | <text>What type of activity did early settlers use to get food that didn't involve farming?</text><reasoning>Agricultural production on the island is difficult given the dry and rocky terrain, but the early settlers managed to produce vegetables, cotton, pineapples, salt, bananas and also fishing. Sweet potato is also ... |
What is the name of the main commercial port in St. Barts? | <text>What is the name of the main commercial port in St. Barts?</text><reasoning>Agricultural production on the island is difficult given the dry and rocky terrain, but the early settlers managed to produce vegetables, cotton, pineapples, salt, bananas and also fishing. Sweet potato is also grown in patches. The islan... |
What is the term that accounts for the constituents of the haploid genome? | <text>What is the term that accounts for the constituents of the haploid genome?</text><reasoning>Genome composition is used to describe the make up of contents of a haploid genome, which should include genome size, proportions of non-repetitive DNA and repetitive DNA in details. By comparing the genome compositions be... |
What aspect of a genome can genome compositions help researchers in learning about? | <text>What aspect of a genome can genome compositions help researchers in learning about?</text><reasoning>Genome composition is used to describe the make up of contents of a haploid genome, which should include genome size, proportions of non-repetitive DNA and repetitive DNA in details. By comparing the genome compos... |
A gamate has how many chromosomes relative to a somatic cell? | <text>A gamate has how many chromosomes relative to a somatic cell?</text><reasoning>Some organisms have multiple copies of chromosomes: diploid, triploid, tetraploid and so on. In classical genetics, in a sexually reproducing organism (typically eukarya) the gamete has half the number of chromosomes of the somatic cel... |
What process splits the chromosome between gametes? | <text>What process splits the chromosome between gametes?</text><reasoning>Some organisms have multiple copies of chromosomes: diploid, triploid, tetraploid and so on. In classical genetics, in a sexually reproducing organism (typically eukarya) the gamete has half the number of chromosomes of the somatic cell and the ... |
What are two cellular organelles which contain genetic material? | <text>What are two cellular organelles which contain genetic material?</text><reasoning>Some organisms have multiple copies of chromosomes: diploid, triploid, tetraploid and so on. In classical genetics, in a sexually reproducing organism (typically eukarya) the gamete has half the number of chromosomes of the somatic ... |
What is the term for something that lists the important and notable parts of a genome? | <text>What is the term for something that lists the important and notable parts of a genome?</text><reasoning>Whereas a genome sequence lists the order of every DNA base in a genome, a genome map identifies the landmarks. A genome map is less detailed than a genome sequence and aids in navigating around the genome. The... |
Which group was created to generate a genome map of human genetic material? | <text>Which group was created to generate a genome map of human genetic material?</text><reasoning>Whereas a genome sequence lists the order of every DNA base in a genome, a genome map identifies the landmarks. A genome map is less detailed than a genome sequence and aids in navigating around the genome. The Human Geno... |
Whose genome map greatly aided the Human Genome Project? | <text>Whose genome map greatly aided the Human Genome Project?</text><reasoning>Whereas a genome sequence lists the order of every DNA base in a genome, a genome map identifies the landmarks. A genome map is less detailed than a genome sequence and aids in navigating around the genome. The Human Genome Project was orga... |
Where did Weissenbach and his colleagues work? | <text>Where did Weissenbach and his colleagues work?</text><reasoning>Whereas a genome sequence lists the order of every DNA base in a genome, a genome map identifies the landmarks. A genome map is less detailed than a genome sequence and aids in navigating around the genome. The Human Genome Project was organized to m... |
Who uncovered accounting discrepancies in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? | <text>Who uncovered accounting discrepancies in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?</text><reasoning>In the early and mid-2000s, the Bush administration called numerous times for investigation into the safety and soundness of the GSEs and their swelling portfolio of subprime mortgages. On September 10, 2003, the House Financia... |
Which administration called for investigation into the soundness of GSEs in the early and mid-2000s? | <text>Which administration called for investigation into the soundness of GSEs in the early and mid-2000s?</text><reasoning>In the early and mid-2000s, the Bush administration called numerous times for investigation into the safety and soundness of the GSEs and their swelling portfolio of subprime mortgages. On Septemb... |
On what date did the House Financial Services Committee hold a hearing to assess safety and soundness issues regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? | <text>On what date did the House Financial Services Committee hold a hearing to assess safety and soundness issues regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?</text><reasoning>In the early and mid-2000s, the Bush administration called numerous times for investigation into the safety and soundness of the GSEs and their swelli... |
What was the result of the House Financial Services Committee on September 10, 2003 regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? | <text>What was the result of the House Financial Services Committee on September 10, 2003 regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?</text><reasoning>In the early and mid-2000s, the Bush administration called numerous times for investigation into the safety and soundness of the GSEs and their swelling portfolio of subprime ... |
Who rebuked OFHEO in 2003 for their attempt at regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? | <text>Who rebuked OFHEO in 2003 for their attempt at regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?</text><reasoning>In the early and mid-2000s, the Bush administration called numerous times for investigation into the safety and soundness of the GSEs and their swelling portfolio of subprime mortgages. On September 10, 2003,... |
Who built the three forts on St. Barts? | <text>Who built the three forts on St. Barts?</text><reasoning>Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have... |
What was the former name of Fort Oscar? | <text>What was the former name of Fort Oscar?</text><reasoning>Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have... |
When was Fort Gustav built? | <text>When was Fort Gustav built?</text><reasoning>Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replac... |
Most of the Forts in St. Barts are now all what? | <text>Most of the Forts in St. Barts are now all what?</text><reasoning>Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the r... |
On what part of the island is Fort Oscar located on the far side of? | <text>On what part of the island is Fort Oscar located on the far side of?</text><reasoning>Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Po... |
How many restaurants does the island have? | <text>How many restaurants does the island have?</text><reasoning>French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest res... |
Where are most of the nice restaurants located? | <text>Where are most of the nice restaurants located?</text><reasoning>French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the fines... |
What do the French call snack restaurants besides les snacks? | <text>What do the French call snack restaurants besides les snacks?</text><reasoning>French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; man... |
Creole food is often what? | <text>Creole food is often what?</text><reasoning>French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are loc... |
What type of cuisine related events does the island host each year? | <text>What type of cuisine related events does the island host each year?</text><reasoning>French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurant... |
What brought the global financial system to the brink of collapse? | <text>What brought the global financial system to the brink of collapse?</text><reasoning>This credit freeze brought the global financial system to the brink of collapse. The response of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and other central banks was immediate and dramatic. During the la... |
How much government debt and troubled private assets did central banks purchase during the last quarter of 2008? | <text>How much government debt and troubled private assets did central banks purchase during the last quarter of 2008?</text><reasoning>This credit freeze brought the global financial system to the brink of collapse. The response of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and other central b... |
How much preferred stock did governments of European nations and the USA purchase in their major banks? | <text>How much preferred stock did governments of European nations and the USA purchase in their major banks?</text><reasoning>This credit freeze brought the global financial system to the brink of collapse. The response of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and other central banks was ... |
In October 2010, who was the Nobel laureate that explained how the U.S. Federal Reserve was creating currency to combat the liquidity trap? | <text>In October 2010, who was the Nobel laureate that explained how the U.S. Federal Reserve was creating currency to combat the liquidity trap?</text><reasoning>This credit freeze brought the global financial system to the brink of collapse. The response of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of ... |
What did the banks chose to do with the money created by the Federal Reserve instead of financing more domestic loans and refinancing mortgages? | <text>What did the banks chose to do with the money created by the Federal Reserve instead of financing more domestic loans and refinancing mortgages?</text><reasoning>This credit freeze brought the global financial system to the brink of collapse. The response of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Ban... |
How many Miles East of Puerto Rico is St. Barts? | <text>How many Miles East of Puerto Rico is St. Barts?</text><reasoning>Located approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) east of Puerto Rico and the nearer Virgin Islands, St. Barthélemy lies immediately southeast of the islands of Saint Martin and Anguilla. It is one of the Renaissance Islands. St. Barthélemy is separate... |
What lies between St. Barts and Saint Martin island? | <text>What lies between St. Barts and Saint Martin island?</text><reasoning>Located approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) east of Puerto Rico and the nearer Virgin Islands, St. Barthélemy lies immediately southeast of the islands of Saint Martin and Anguilla. It is one of the Renaissance Islands. St. Barthélemy is sepa... |
What does "Roques" mean in English? | <text>What does "Roques" mean in English?</text><reasoning>Located approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) east of Puerto Rico and the nearer Virgin Islands, St. Barthélemy lies immediately southeast of the islands of Saint Martin and Anguilla. It is one of the Renaissance Islands. St. Barthélemy is separated from Saint ... |
St. Barts is one of the what group of islands? | <text>St. Barts is one of the what group of islands?</text><reasoning>Located approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) east of Puerto Rico and the nearer Virgin Islands, St. Barthélemy lies immediately southeast of the islands of Saint Martin and Anguilla. It is one of the Renaissance Islands. St. Barthélemy is separated ... |
What is Île Frégate in relation to St Barts? | <text>What is Île Frégate in relation to St Barts?</text><reasoning>Located approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) east of Puerto Rico and the nearer Virgin Islands, St. Barthélemy lies immediately southeast of the islands of Saint Martin and Anguilla. It is one of the Renaissance Islands. St. Barthélemy is separated fr... |
About how many hotels does St. Barts have? | <text>About how many hotels does St. Barts have?</text><reasoning>St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. Hotel Le Toiny, ... |
How many rooms does the largest hotel in St. Barts have? | <text>How many rooms does the largest hotel in St. Barts have?</text><reasoning>St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. Ho... |
Which country besides Brazil does St. Barts import its labor force from? | <text>Which country besides Brazil does St. Barts import its labor force from?</text><reasoning>St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and ... |
How many rooms does the most expensive hotel on the island have? | <text>How many rooms does the most expensive hotel on the island have?</text><reasoning>St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval B... |
About how many villas are available for rent in St. Barts? | <text>About how many villas are available for rent in St. Barts?</text><reasoning>St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. ... |
How many tourists visit St. Barts each year? | <text>How many tourists visit St. Barts each year?</text><reasoning>International investment and the wealth generated by wealthy tourists explain the high standard of living on the island. St. Barthélemy is considered a playground of the rich and famous,[citation needed] especially as a winter haven, and is known for i... |
What is the highest propoerty value recorded in St. Barts? | <text>What is the highest propoerty value recorded in St. Barts?</text><reasoning>International investment and the wealth generated by wealthy tourists explain the high standard of living on the island. St. Barthélemy is considered a playground of the rich and famous,[citation needed] especially as a winter haven, and ... |
What besides investment is responsible for the high standard of living on the island? | <text>What besides investment is responsible for the high standard of living on the island?</text><reasoning>International investment and the wealth generated by wealthy tourists explain the high standard of living on the island. St. Barthélemy is considered a playground of the rich and famous,[citation needed] especia... |
Besides boats how does St. Barts import most of its food? | <text>Besides boats how does St. Barts import most of its food?</text><reasoning>International investment and the wealth generated by wealthy tourists explain the high standard of living on the island. St. Barthélemy is considered a playground of the rich and famous,[citation needed] especially as a winter haven, and i... |
What are the people of St. Barts called? | <text>What are the people of St. Barts called?</text><reasoning>Residents of Saint-Barthélemy (Saint-Barthélemoise people) are French citizens and work at establishments on the island. Most of them are descendants of the first settlers, of Breton, Norman, Poitevin, Saintongeais and Angevin lineage. French is the native... |
What is the native language of St. Barts? | <text>What is the native language of St. Barts?</text><reasoning>Residents of Saint-Barthélemy (Saint-Barthélemoise people) are French citizens and work at establishments on the island. Most of them are descendants of the first settlers, of Breton, Norman, Poitevin, Saintongeais and Angevin lineage. French is the nativ... |
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