You can distinguish the various types of bonds by their terms of contract, pledge of collateral, and so on. Identify the type of bond based on description given in the table that follows: Based on your understanding of bond ratings and bond-rating criteria, which of the following statements is true? During an economic recession and in a pessimistic environment, the yield spread between US government bonds and corporate bonds could be higher than during good economic times. During a period of economic growth and in an optimistic environment, the yield spread between US government bonds could be higher than during an economic recession and a pessimistic environment. decline in real estate prices, affecting consumers and institutions, especially banking and financial entities. Severe liquidity shortfalls in the United States as well as other global markets led to a serious credit crisis. During the credit crisis of 2008-2009, several banks and other businesses through a reorganization process or were forced to liquidate. Consider the following example: In January 2009, American electronics retailer Circuit City Inc. closed all of its stores and sold all of its merchandise. Source: "Circuit City to Shut Down." CNN Money. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. August 31, 2010. http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/16ews/companies/circuit_city This is an example of: Reorganization Liquidation