When the Russian Government Defaulted on Its Bonds in August

question 115

Multiple Choice

When the Russian government defaulted on its bonds in August 1998:

• A) Risk spreads decreased significantly
• B) Yields on U.S. Treasury securities fell while yields on corporate bonds rose
• C) Yields on U.S. Treasury securities rose while prices of corporate bonds rose
• D) Risk spreads increased significantly

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Competitive Industry

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Demand Curve

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