Banks' Asset Portfolios Include State and Local Government Securities Because

question 4

Multiple Choice

Banks' asset portfolios include state and local government securities because

• A)their interest payments are tax deductible for federal income taxes.
• B)banks consider them helpful in attracting accounts of Federal employees.
• C)the Federal Reserve requires member banks to buy securities from state and local governments located within their respective Federal Reserve districts.
• D)there is no default-risk with state and local government securities.

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