When Government Policies Are Enacted

question 47

Multiple Choice

When government policies are enacted,

• A)equality can usually be enhanced without an efficiency loss,but efficiency can never be enhanced without a reduction in equality.
• B)efficiency can usually be enhanced without a reduction in equality,but equality can never be enhanced without an efficiency loss.
• C)it is always the case that either efficiency and equality are both enhanced,or efficiency and equality are both diminished.
• D)None of the above are correct.

Comprehend liquidity preference theory and its implications for the term structure of interest rates.

Analyze how changes in yield to maturity affect bond prices.

Identify the hierarchy of bond claims in the event of bankruptcy.

Calculate yield to maturity and understand its significance.

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