Multiple Choice
The conflict of interest in credit-rating agencies arises because ________ pay to have securities rated and,as a result,the agencies' ratings may be biased ________.
A) security issuers; downward
B) security issuers; upward
C) investors; downward
D) regulators; upward
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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