Savings Institutions That Reduce Their Amount of ____ Will Best

question 52

Multiple Choice

Savings institutions that reduce their amount of ____ will best reduce their exposure to interest rate risk.

• A)fixed-rate mortgages
• B)consumer loans
• C)commercial loans
• D)short-term securities

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Definitions:

Natural Resources

Raw materials and resources provided by nature that can be utilized for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, and arable land.

Economic Integration

The process by which different countries agree to remove trade barriers between them, increasing the exchange of goods and services as a single market or through various degrees of shared economic policies.

Corporate Codes

Guidelines and principles that outline ethical standards, corporate governance, and social responsibility expected within a corporation.

Enforcement Mechanism

Procedures or methods used to enforce compliance with laws, regulations, or agreements.