Corporate securities represent claims against the _____.
A) corporate officers of the firm
B) agents of the corporation
C) liabilities and net worth of the firm
D) assets and future earnings of the firm

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Corporate securities represent ownership stakes in the company's assets and future earnings, so the correct answer is D. A represents officers, who are not related to securities, and B is incorrect since it suggests the securities are claims against those who work for the corporation rather than against the company itself. C is also incorrect because it is only part of what corporate securities represent - they represent both a claim against assets and future earnings.

Corporate Securities Represent Claims Against the _____