The Risk Spread on Bonds Fluctuates Mainly Because

question 78

Multiple Choice

The risk spread on bonds fluctuates mainly because:

• A) Taxes tend to increase over time
• B) Bond rating agencies are often inconsistent
• C) New information about a borrower's financial condition becomes available
• D) People change their attitudes towards risk quickly

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