We would expect the risk spread between Baa bonds and U.S. Treasury securities of the same maturities to:
A. remain relatively constant over the business cycle.
B. increase during economic growth periods.
C. widen during periods of economic recession.
D. decrease during economic slowdowns.
Answer: C
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