Multiple Choice
The default risk premium fluctuates mainly
A) because bond rating agencies tend to be inconsistent in their ratings of bonds.
B) because risk-neutral investors will often become risk-averse as time passes.
C) because taxes tend to rise over the long run.
D) as new information about a borrower's creditworthiness becomes available.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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