Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Investors pay less for bonds with credit risk than they would for otherwise identical default-free bonds.
B)Credit spreads fluctuate as perceptions regarding the probability of default change.
C)Credit spreads are high for bonds with high ratings.
D)We refer to the difference between the yields of the corporate bonds and the Treasury yields as the default spread or credit spread.

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Credit spreads are generally low for bonds with high ratings because they are considered to have a low probability of default.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE