Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?
I. Small differences in rates of economic growth can lead to large differences in levels of potential output over time.
II. From the perspective of the rule of 72, small differences in rates of economic growth between two countries will not significantly affect their respective standards of living.
III. Countries that have higher population growth rates are likely to see higher economic growth rates because increases in population lead to increases in the size of the labor force.

• A) I and III
• B) II and III
• C) I only
• D) II only
• E) III only

---

Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

A measure of the annualized return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until its maturity date, accounting for current market price, par value, coupon interest rate, and time to maturity.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a security or company stock, serving as the minimum price at which the security can initially be sold.

Coupon Payment

Dollar amount of interest paid to each bondholder on the interest payment dates.

Maturity

The date on which the principal amount of a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, is due to be paid in full.