Risk of Default Implies That

question 53

Multiple Choice

Risk of default implies that:

• A)there is an upward-sloping yield curve.
• B)there is a downward-sloping yield curve.
• C)AAA-rated bonds are more heavily discounted than BBB-rated bonds.
• D)AAA-rated bonds are less heavily discounted than BBB-rated bonds.

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