As the Rating of a Bond Increases (For Example,from A,to

question 20

Multiple Choice

As the rating of a bond increases (for example,from A,to AA,to AAA) ,it generally means that ________.

• A)the credit rating increases,the default risk increases,and the required rate of return decreases
• B)the credit rating increases,the default risk decreases,and the required rate of return increases
• C)the credit rating increases,the default risk decreases,and the required rate of return decreases
• D)the credit rating decreases,the default risk decreases,and the required rate of return decreases

Identify the relationship between the elasticity of demand and the nature of goods (necessities vs. luxury goods).

Understand the causes and significant events leading up to the American Civil War, including secession and the debate over slavery.

Recognize key documents, speeches, and ideologies that influenced the period leading up to the Civil War.

Identify the role of influential figures and their positions on slavery and secession.

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