What Term Is Used to Describe the Use of Close

question 177

Short Answer

What term is used to describe the use of close personal and familial relationships among politicians, bankers, and entrepreneurs for economic gain?

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Definitions:

Liquidity Risk

The risk of loss to an investor from the inability to sell a security to another investor at a price close to its true value.

Maturity Risk

The risk associated with the time until the bond or other fixed income instrument pays its principal back. It can affect interest rates and investment value.

Default Risk

The likelihood that a borrower will fail to meet the obligations of paying back debt, impacting the safety of the investment.

Federal Government Debt

The total amount of money that the national government has borrowed through various means, including Treasury bonds, bills, and notes.