A financial institution that makes short-term, high-interest loans to borrowers who are considered high risk is a: A. credit union.
B. retail bank.
C. mortgage lender.
D. payday lender.

D

Explanation:

A payday lender is a lender who provides high interest loans to individuals. The loans are based on the income of the borrower. The loans are usually for a short period and they usually do not require collateral

A mortgage lender is a lender or institution that underwrites loans on homes. The loans are usually for a long period of time.

Retail banks are banks that provide financial services to consumers rather than to businesses

Credit union is a form of financial institution owned by members of the union. The union provides financial services similar to the services provided by commercial banks

a progressive tax is a tax that imposes a lower tax rate on low-income earners compared to those with a higher income, making it based on the taxpayer's ability to pay. that means it takes a bigger percentage from high income earners than it does from low income people.

agriculture and oil. natural resources, industry.