We Would Expect the Relationship Between the Risk Spread on Baa

question 117

Multiple Choice

We would expect the relationship between the risk spread on Baa bonds and U.S. Treasury securities of similar maturities to:

• A) Vary directly with economic growth
• B) Show no variation over the business cycle
• C) Vary inversely with economic growth
• D) Breakdown with economic growth

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