Which One of the Following Statements Is a Correct Reflection

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is a correct reflection of the U.S. markets for the period 1926-2007?

• A)U.S.Treasury bill returns never exceeded a 9 percent return in any one year during the period.
• B)U.S.Treasury bills provided a positive rate of return each and every year during the period.
• C)Inflation equaled or exceeded the return on U.S.Treasury bills every year during the period.
• D)Long-term government bonds outperformed U.S.Treasury bills every year during the period.
• E)National deflation occurred at least once every decade during the period.

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