Which of the following statements is false?
A) Investors pay less for bonds with credit risk than they would for an otherwise identical default-free bond.
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 actually low for bonds with high ratings, since these bonds are considered less risky and have lower perceived probability of default.

Which of the Following Statements Is False