Which One of the Following Is a Correct Ranking of Securities

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a correct ranking of securities based on their volatility over the period of 1926-2010? Rank from highest to lowest.

• A)large company stocks, U.S. Treasury bills, long-term government bonds
• B)small company stocks, long-term corporate bonds, large company stocks
• C)small company stocks, long-term corporate bonds, intermediate-term government bonds
• D)large company stocks, small company stocks, long-term government bonds
• E)intermediate-term government bonds, long-term corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury bills

Identify and explain the costs associated with high inflation.

Understand the role of the Federal Reserve in controlling the money supply and its impact on inflation.

Analyze how changes in the money supply affect demand, value of money, and economic equilibrium.

Explain how inflation affects savings, interest rates, and economic decisions.

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