When financial institutions go on a lending spree and expand their lending at a rapid pace they are participating in a Naim 12:55 Economics Chapter 9 When financial institutions go on a lending spree and expand their lending at a rapid pace they are participating in a A) credit boom. B) credit bust. C) deleveraging. D) market race. Answer: A Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+