Why Did Nixon, in Spite of His Claim to Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why did Nixon, in spite of his claim to be a Republican, advocate many of the goals of the Democratic Party?

• A)He believed that the Democrats had a stronger hold in the South.
• B)He was committed to liberal principles.
• C)He was against communism.
• D)He had a fear of being defeated for reelection.
• E)He believed that the Republicans were involved in corruption.

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Default Risk Premium

The additional yield that a borrower must pay to compensate the lender for the risk that the borrower may default on the loan.

Pure Rate

The real rate of interest that would exist in the market in the absence of inflation, default risk, and other factors that could affect nominal rates.

Pure Rate

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Inflation

The speed at which the average cost of goods and services increases, leading to a decrease in buying power.