You are thinking of buying a bond from Bluestone Corporation. You know that this bond is long term and you know that Bluestone's business ventures are risky and uncertain. You then consider another bond with a shorter term to maturity issued by a company with good prospects and an established reputation. Which of the following is correct?

a$.$

Both the longer term and the higher risk would tend to make the interest rate lower on the bond issued by Bluestone.

b$.$

The longer term would tend to make the interest rate on the bond issued by Bluestone lower, while the higher risk would tend to make the interest rate higher.

c$.$

Both the longer term and the higher risk would tend to make the interest rate higher on the bond issued by Bluestone.

d$.$

The longer term would tend to make the interest rate on the bond issued by Bluestone higher, while the higher risk would tend to make the interest rate lower