Which of the Following Survived the Crisis Without Declaring Bankruptcy

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following survived the crisis without declaring bankruptcy or being taken over by another financial institution?

• A) Bear Stearns
• B) Morgan Stanley
• C) Lehman Brothers
• D) Merrill Lynch

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Definitions:

Beat the Market

Achieving investment returns that surpass benchmark or average returns of the financial markets.

Interest Rate

The expense associated with lending funds or the profit gained from investments, usually represented as a percentage.

Interest Rate

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets over a period.

Present Value

The existing value of a future sum of money or cash flows, considering a certain return rate.