In comparing money to a U.S. Treasury bond held by an individual, we can say:
A. money is an asset but the U.S. bond is a liability of the individual.
B. money is a store of value but the bond is not.
C. the treasury bond is an asset but money is not.
D. both are stores of value.
Answer: D
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