Large Well-Known Companies Often Issue Their Own Short-Term Unsecured Debt

question 22

Multiple Choice

Large well-known companies often issue their own short-term unsecured debt notes directly to the public, rather than borrowing from banks; their notes are called ________.

• A) certificates of deposit
• B) repurchase agreements
• C) bankers' acceptances
• D) commercial paper

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