alleryStart learning →Why are domestic government bonds seen as a good risk-free proxy?
AHighest coupon rates
BNo interest rate risk
CVery low default risk
DTax-free status
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Very low default risk
They are denominated in the domestic currency, which the government can issue, so default is considered very unlikely.
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