A major disruption in financial markets characterized by sharp declines in asset prices and firm failures is called a Naim 12:52 Economics Chapter 9 A major disruption in financial markets characterized by sharp declines in asset prices and firm failures is called a A) financial crisis. B) fiscal imbalance. C) free-rider problem. D) "lemons" problem. Answer: A Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+