Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If expected inflation increases, interest rates are likely to increase.
• B) If individuals in general increase the percentage of their income that they save, interest rates are likely to increase.
• C) If companies have fewer good investment opportunities, interest rates are likely to increase.
• D) Interest rates on all debt securities tend to rise during recessions because recessions increase the possibility of bankruptcy, hence the riskiness of all debt securities.
• E) Interest rates on long-term bonds are more volatile than rates on short-term debt securities like T-bills.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The economic distinction based on the present valuation of incoming versus outgoing cash flows during a fixed period.

Profitability Ratio

A class of financial metrics used to evaluate a business's ability to generate earnings as compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific period of time.

Average Accounting Return

A financial ratio that measures the average net income a company expects to earn from an investment compared to its initial cost.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated by subtracting liabilities from the total value of assets.