Speculation in the Sale of Public Lands

question 2

Multiple Choice

Speculation in the sale of public lands

• A) did not occur.
• B) placed land in the hands of capitalists at a price that was not competitive.
• C) proved to be a necessary evil in transferring land from public to private ownership.
• D) was caused by squatters.

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Definitions:

Average Rate Of Return

A measure of the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the average annual profit by the initial investment cost.

Riskiness

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Bonds

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Nominal Rate Of Return

The nominal rate of return is the percentage increase or growth in an investment's value without adjusting for inflation or other external factors.