Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The federal government sells bonds and securities to finance both the national debt and the government's ongoing activities.
• B)Federal government securities carry a reduced risk of default when compared to corporate securities.
• C)Federal government treasury securities offer lower interest rates than corporate bonds.
• D)Most individual investors that purchase treasury bills, notes, and bonds bid competitively.
• E)Treasury securities may be purchased through banks or brokers.

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Definitions:

Farm Commodities

Agricultural products such as grains, milk, cattle, fruits, and vegetables that are usually sold to processors, who use the products as inputs in creating food products.

Parity Ratio

A ratio used to compare the price of a commodity to some base level, reflecting its purchasing power historically.

Prices Paid

The sum of money spent by consumers to purchase products or services.

Prices Received

refers to the amount of money that sellers receive for their goods or services in the market.