Which of the Following Is an Example of an Equity

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an equity?

• A)A thirty-year U.S. government bond
• B)A thirty-year corporate bond
• C)A checking account in a commercial bank
• D)A share of common stock in General Motors

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Definitions:

Social Security Benefits

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Transfer Payment

Money distributed by the government to individuals without any requirement for those individuals to provide goods or services in return.

Excise Taxes

Taxes imposed on specific goods, services, or transactions, typically aimed at discouraging their consumption or raising revenue for specific purposes.

Per-Unit Taxes

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