Multiple Choice
Why did the risks associated with underwriting bond issues rise during the 1980s?
A) Because rising federal taxes forced a number of issuing firms close to bankruptcy
B) Because of the higher volatility of interest rates
C) Because accelerating inflation during the decade led to ever-increasing bond prices
D) Because excessive government regulation reduced the profitability of underwriting
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