If Coal Prices Are Rising Faster Than the Rate of Interest

question 73

Multiple Choice

If coal prices are rising faster than the rate of interest, then

• A)investors should buy coal instead of bonds.
• B)investors should buy bonds instead of coal.
• C)coal prices should be expected to fall.
• D)bond prices should be expected to rise.

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