Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Except for tax-exempt investors and tax-deferred accounts, annual tax payments increase investment returns.
• B) The only way to maintain purchasing power over time is to invest in bonds.
• C) After adjusting for taxes, long-term bonds consistently outperform stocks.
• D) An asset allocation decision for a taxable portfolio that does not include a substantial commitment to common stocks may make it difficult for the portfolio to maintain real value over time.
• E) None of the above

---

Definitions:

Liberal Democracy

A form of government characterized by free and fair elections, the rule of law, and the protection of individual rights and freedoms.

Formal Democracy

Involves regular, competitive elections.

Socialist Democracy

Socialist democracy is a political system that combines democracy with socialist principles, aiming for equal distribution of wealth and resources among its citizens through democratic means.

Stable Democratic Society

A state of social equilibrium where a democratic form of government operates effectively, ensuring civil liberties and the rule of law.