Multiple Choice
The risk spread on bonds fluctuates mainly because:
A) taxes tend to increase over time.
B) bond rating agencies are often inconsistent.
C) new information about a borrower's financial condition becomes available.
D) people do not change their attitudes towards risk quickly.
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