Deflation Compounds Information Problems Because It

question 17

Multiple Choice

Deflation compounds information problems because it:

• A) increases a company's net worth.
• B) tends to understate a company's assets and overstate their liabilities.
• C) reduces the dollar value of assets while the dollar value of liabilities stays constant.
• D) always harms lenders.

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