Which of the Following Offers Theories to Explain Why the Government

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following offers theories to explain why the government, like the private sector, may also "fail"?

• A) social economics
• B) public choice theory
• C) rational expectations theory
• D) Keynesian economics

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Definitions:

Coupon Bond

A bond that pays the holder a fixed interest payment (coupon) at regular intervals until the maturity date, when the principal and final interest payment are repaid.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until its maturity date, taking into account its current market price, face value, interest rate, and time to maturity.

Par Value

Is the face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount that will be returned to the investor at maturity or the value at which the stock is noted on the balance sheet.