$\text { 32. Which of the following statements is true? }$

question 45

Multiple Choice

$\text { 32. Which of the following statements is true? }$

• A)A short-term bond and a long-term bond provides the same premium.
• B)Investors in short-term bonds earn higher premiums than investors in long-term bonds.
• C)A change in the interest rates of bonds affect the prices of long-term bonds more than the prices of short- term bonds.
• D)A change in the interest rates of bonds affect the prices of short-term bonds more than the prices of long- term bonds.

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Definitions:

Market Share

The portion of total sales in a market captured by a specific company, product, or brand, usually expressed as a percentage.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many sellers offering differentiated products, leading to competition that is neither purely competitive nor purely monopolistic.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the market, which can limit competition and lead to higher prices.

Oligopolistic Market

A market structure characterized by a small number of large firms dominating the market, leading to limited competition and possibly collusive behavior.