Multiple Choice
If the probability of a bond default increases because corporations begin to suffer large losses,then the default risk on corporate bonds will ________ and the expected return on these bonds will ________,everything else held constant.
A) decrease;increase
B) decrease;decrease
C) increase;increase
D) increase;decrease
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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