Which of the Statements Below Is FALSE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below is FALSE?

• A) Inflation has averaged 4.05% over the past 50 years.
• B) The real rate has average 1.18% over the past 50 years.
• C) The default premium has averaged 7.05% over the past 50 years.
• D) The maturity premium has averaged 1.28% (for twenty-year maturity differences) over the past 50 years.

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