Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The federal government sells bonds and securities to finance both the national debt and the government's ongoing activities.
• B)Federal government securities carry a reduced risk of default when compared to corporate securities.
• C)Federal government treasury securities offer lower interest rates than corporate bonds.
• D)Most individual investors that purchase treasury bills, notes, and bonds bid competitively.
• E)Treasury securities may be purchased through banks or brokers.