We Would Expect the Interest Rate on Bond a to Be

question 150

Multiple Choice

We would expect the interest rate on Bond A to be higher than the interest rate on Bond B if the two bonds have identical characteristics except that

• A)Bond A was issued by a financially weak corporation and Bond B was issued by a financially strong corporation.
• B)Bond A was issued by the Exxon Mobil Corporation and Bond B was issued by the state of New York.
• C)Bond A has a term of 20 years and Bond B has a term of 1 year.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Abraham Polonsky

An American screenwriter and director known for his work in film noir, as well as being blacklisted during the Hollywood blacklist era.

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