Which of the Following Is Not True About a Certificate

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about a certificate of deposit (CD) ?

• A) They pay higher interest than T-bills.
• B) They are long-term investments of two years or more.
• C) Funds are locked in for specific periods of time.
• D) A penalty is imposed for early withdrawal.

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Definitions:

Potential Entry

The possibility or threat of new competitors entering a market, which can influence the behavior and strategies of existing firms.

Economic Inefficiency

Economic Inefficiency occurs when resources are not allocated optimally, leading to waste or missed opportunities in the production or distribution of goods and services.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms which dominate the market, leading to limited competition.

First-Mover Advantage

In game theory, the benefit obtained by the party that moves first in a sequential game. A situation that occurs in a sequential game if the player who gets to move first has an advantage in terms of final outcomes over the player(s) who move subsequently.